Use up the leftover grated zucchini after making zucchini bread to make this quick and easy cheesy gratin side dish for dinner. Mix and match your favorite shredded cheese and seasonings, bake with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs until hot and bubbly, and serve warm. This makes 4 "just a taste" servings or 2 generous side dish servings.
PREP TIME 5 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 30 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 35 minutesminutes
YIELD 2servings
Ingredients
1cupshredded zucchinifrom about 1/2 a large zucchini
In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, shredded cheese, and seasoned salt (or other herb blend) with a fork until well combined.
Transfer the zucchini mixture to a small 2-cup gratin baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the top with the breadcrumbs.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and slightly toasted around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
Variations:
Instead of the seasoned salt and/or cheddar, you could use any of the following:
A big sprinkle of garlic salt and Italian herb seasoning blend
Greek herb blend
Regular kosher salt and black pepper with grated fresh lemon zest