Delicious and Easy Zucchini Cheese Gratin
Delicious and Easy Zucchini Cheese Gratin
Elegant Zucchini Delights! Zucchini Cheese Gratin
Wondering how to slice zucchini thinly? Use a vegetable peeler! This recipe is perfect even for culinary beginners who struggle with knife skills. This simple gratin will make hosting guests feel effortless! From ‘Sesangui Moden Recipe’ and ‘Mankede Recipe’.
Essential Ingredients- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese (approx. 100-125g)
- 1 cup tomato sauce (approx. 200ml)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Dried basil leaves, to taste (or fresh basil)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by trimming off both ends of the zucchini. Now, using a vegetable peeler (or a mandoline slicer on a very thin setting), peel long, thin strips from the zucchini lengthwise. Using a peeler makes it easy to get uniform, thin slices, even if you’re not comfortable with knife skills. Set the prepared zucchini slices aside.
Step 2
Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into bite-sized pieces, roughly the size that will fit comfortably within the width of your zucchini slices. This will make it easier to roll them up later.
Step 3
Lightly grease a skillet with a little cooking oil and heat it over medium heat. Place the zucchini slices in the skillet and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook on both sides until they are tender and slightly golden, about 1-2 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook them; they should be pliable but not mushy.
Step 4
Lay a cooked zucchini slice flat. Place a piece of mozzarella cheese on one end and carefully roll the zucchini slice around the cheese to form a neat roll. Repeat this process to create several zucchini cheese rolls. You can secure them with a toothpick if needed, though they usually hold their shape.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread a generous layer of tomato sauce at the bottom of an oven-safe dish or gratin pan. Arrange the zucchini cheese rolls snugly on top of the sauce.
Step 6
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the zucchini rolls. If you like, you can also sprinkle some dried basil leaves on top for extra flavor and aroma. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful gratin!
