Description
Zucchini Augratin is a creamy and cheesy dish made with tender zucchini slices, rich cream sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. This delightful casserole is perfect for a side dish at any dinner or a special gathering, bringing a comforting combination of flavors to the table.
Ingredients
- 3–4 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for the topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese, mixing until cream cheese is fully melted and smooth.
- Add shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan, stirring until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a greased baking dish, arrange zucchini slices in slightly overlapping rows.
- Pour the creamy cheese sauce evenly over the zucchini slices.
- In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the zucchini, followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and zucchini is tender.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra richness, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cream sauce.
- Swap panko for crushed Ritz crackers for a buttery crunch.
- Use yellow squash in place of or along with zucchini for variety.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
