3poundsbaby zucchinitrimmed and very thinly sliced
1 ½cupsgrated Gruyere
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a shallow 2 quart baking dishes, or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl whisk together the cream, garlic, shallots, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the sliced zucchini and use a rubber spatula to combine until the zucchini is all well coated with the cream mixture. Turn the zucchini into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
Bake for about 45 minutes until the cheese is nicely browned and the casserole is bubbling around the edges. Let sit for about 5 minutes then serve hot.
Notes
If you can’t find official “baby” squash, get the smallest ones you can. Bigger and more mature squash have quite a bit of liquid in them, which will (as mentions) release during the baking process. You’ll get a much less watery gratin if you use firmer, smaller squash – try to find ones that are no bigger than 1 1/2 inches in diameter.