Zucchini Gratin

courtesy Smith's marketplace

5-6 medium size zucchini
1/2 c parmesan cheese, shredded

1 c bread crumbs

1 c heavy cream

2 cloves garlic, crushed

3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp dried thyme

olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Heat cream, garlic and thyme in a small saucepan until it starts to boil. Remove from heat and set aside.

Slice zucchini in 1/8 inch thick rounds. In a buttered baking dish, layer zucchini, salt and pepper, sprinkle of parmesan cheeese, bread crumbs, and drizzle with cream sauce. Repeat layers until the pan is almost full. Finish the top with bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serves 6