Zucchini Gratin

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Long Distance Dinner

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Cook Time:
55 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 55 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping
1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large)
2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (4 zucchini)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup hot milk
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Gruyere

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Melt the butter in a very large (12-inch) saute pan and cook the onions over low heat for 20 minutes, or until tender but not browned. Add the zucchini and cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes. Stir in the flour. Add the hot milk and cook over low heat for a few minutes, until it makes a sauce. Pour the mixture into an 8 by 10-inch baking dish.

Combine the bread crumbs and Gruyere and sprinkle on top of the zucchini mixture. Dot with 1 tablespoon of butter cut into small bits and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and browned.

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Jessica Salina, KS 11-18-2009
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The BEST zucchini dish ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this a couple years ago as an alternative to that famous Thanksgiving green bean casserole dish. My whole family... LOVED it! I now have to make and bring it every year. I do cut down the onions and I substitute shredded swiss for the Gruyere (hard to find in my neck of the woods). Other than that, I follow the recipe to a Tee. Can't beat it!Read more
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SHARON Culver, OR 10-28-2009
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EXCELLENT!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is soooo good...I used zucchini right out of the garden. Also used only 2 onions. Served at a dinner party and... everyone loved it, including kids. Thanks again Barefoot Contessa!Read more
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Katherine Uniondale, NY 10-20-2009
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Tooooo GOOD to be TRUE : )
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I didn't deviate from the written recipe. I wouldn't change a thing!! A FABULOUS side dish ..... sooooooo easy to make... .......... got RAVES!!!!! Thanks again , Ina. ( The girl can cook !!! ) : )Read more
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mia Bethesda, MD 10-12-2009
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good!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

we liked it :) my boyfriend thinks we should add bacon or prosciutto next time, but i thought it was good as is. a definite... keeper to put in rotation :)Read more
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Bonnie Monroe, MI 10-10-2009
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Favorite Veggie recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my favorite vegetable recipe from my favorite chef. I live by myself so I did cut the recipe in half but next time I... will make the whole thing and eat it all week. I also like the fact that you can get zucchini all year round. It's my new comfort food. Thank you Ina for your recipes and the wonderful entertaining times with you and your husband.Read more
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Lauren Irvine, CA 09-23-2009
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One of the best side dishes ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i loved this recipe because it was low maintenance and i was able to cook my main dish at the same time. it was so simple and... essentially effortless but yet tasted absolutely amazing! thanks INA!!!Read more