French cuisine · Vegetable Dishes

Gratin de Courgettes

Zucchini slices baked with cream, garlic and cheese.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 1 kg zucchini
• 300 ml cream
• 2 eggs
• 2 garlic cloves
• 150 g grated Gruyère
• 30 g butter
• Nutmeg
• Thyme
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the zucchini, salt it and let it draw water for 15 minutes.
2. Fry in butter in batches for 5 minutes so it releases no more water.
3. Whisk the cream with eggs, pressed garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
4. Layer the zucchini in a dish and pour the custard over it.
5. Scatter with cheese and thyme and bake at 180 °C for 35 minutes until golden.