Moms Cheddar Zucchini Tomato Onion Gratin Recipes

ZUCCHINI WITH ONION AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini in bite size pieces.
• Chop the onion.
• Dice the tomato.
• Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet.
• Saute the zucchini and onion until tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and cook until the juices thicken a little, about 5 or 10 minutes.
• Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x9-inch pan.
• In a large bowl, combine Cheddar, Parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and herb mixture on top. Arrange half of the tomatoes, and top with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in breadcrumbs; cook until they have absorbed the butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
• Cover loosely with foil, and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until the top is crusty and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

MOM'S CHEDDAR ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, & ONION GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In an 8" x 8" baking dish, lay the zucchini, then the onions, then the tomatoes. Top with a pinch of salt and pepper, then sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese melted.
• Top with fresh basil if desired and serve.