Gratin de Courgettes (French courgette gratin)
Thin courgette slices baked in cream with soft onion, thyme and nutty cheese until golden on top.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.07 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 414kcal
- 14.3gcarbs
- 8.6gof which sugars
- 35.8gfat
- 22.2gsaturates
- 10.6gprotein
- 5.8gfibre
- 1.9gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the courgette slices with half the salt in a colander and leave over a bowl for 20 minutes. Pat dry with a clean tea towel.
20 min - 2
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Melt the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until soft and golden, adding the garlic for the last minute.
8 min - 3
Stir the cream, thyme, nutmeg, pepper and the remaining salt into the onions and warm through for 1 minute.
- 4
Layer the courgettes in a buttered shallow baking dish, spooning the onion cream over each layer. Press down gently, then pour over any cream left in the pan.
- 5
Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.
38 min - 6
Leave to stand for 10 minutes before serving so the sauce settles.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
