Cheesy Scalloped Zucchini

Any dish that’s gratinéed or scalloped looks like it’s far an excessive amount of bother for any given weeknight, nevertheless it’s time to put aside these assumptions. This Cheesy Scalloped Zucchini is much simpler than it appears to be like and much more scrumptious than it has any proper to be. The strategy is genius — a shallow sheet pan, a bit of broiling, a sauce that wants no stovetop, and you've got a aspect dish that’ll induce cravings. And it'll take you fifteen minutes. Sure, fifteen! What do you need to lose? After I suppose “scalloped,” I consider both a) Grandma’s lace curtains, or b) Scalloped Potatoes. However Scalloped Potatoes — at the least in my life expertise — have largely been reserved for Thanksgiving or firm or Easter dinner. They’re not on a regular basis meals. However this scalloped veg most actually is match for the on a regular basis. It’s SO quick and a lot extra attention-grabbing than your primary roasted or steamed veggie aspect. (In fact, a tacky cream sauce actually helps that trigger alongside.) INGREDIENTS Continued on subsequent web page Unsalted butter, softened, as wanted 1 lb zucchini, thinly sliced 2/3 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, freshly grated 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs Kosher salt and freshly floor black pepper, to style PREPARATION Continued on subsequent web page Place a rack in your oven 6 inches from the broiler and warmth broiler on excessive. Grease a shallow 9×13-inch baking dish or rimmed sheet pan with softened butter. Season zucchini with salt and pepper and organize on baking pan. Broil simply till squash is starting to melt, about 4 minutes. Whereas squash bakes, whisk collectively cream, thyme, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and flour in a small bowl. Pour combination evenly over squash, then prime with Gruyere cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Return to oven and broil till golden brown and bubbly, 4-5 minutes. Get pleasure from!