Recipe: Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin

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Recipe: Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin
ibreatheimhungry.com
4.5 stars

This is a low carb, keto side that we made the other day -- really delicious (can't go wrong when there's cheese!).

The recipe is linked above, but I'm including it below in case the blog or link goes away which has happened!

• 4 cups sliced raw zucchini
• 1 small onion, peeled and sliced thin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Grease a 9×9 or equivalent oven proof pan.
3. Overlap 1/3 of the zucchini and onion slices in the pan, then season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
4. Repeat two more times until you have three layers and have used up all of the zucchini, onions, and shredded cheese.
5. Combine the garlic powder, butter, heavy cream, and xanthan gum in a microwave safe dish.
6. Heat for one minute or until the butter has melted. Whisk until smooth.
7. Gently pour the butter and cream mixture over the zucchini layers.
8. Bake at 375F for about 45 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened and the top is golden brown.
9. Serve warm.

Tips/Notes:

• Xanthan gum is optional (it's used as a thickener).
• Bake for less time so the zucchini doesn't get overcooked and mushy.