The zucchini roses gratin baked in the oven are a delicious and easy cheesy side dish, but they can also be enjoyed as a main dish.
The recipe is very simple because it involves stuffing the zucchini, first passed in breadcrumbs, with cooked ham and smoked cheese, then rolling them and baking them in the oven.
Guaranteed result in taste and also to the eye, if you place the roses close to each other without leaving spaces.
A recipe that therefore provides great satisfaction and can also be changed in the filling (but we’ll see that later).
So, get the few ingredients you need and delight yourself with a beautiful baking dish of zucchini roses gratin baked in the oven; but before reading the recipe, try taking a look at the other proposals with zucchini.
READ THE F.A.Q. AND TIPS AT THE END OF THE RECIPE.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- 1.75 oz smoked cheese
- breadcrumbs
- extra virgin olive oil
- fine salt
Tools
- 1 Mandoline
Steps
Wash and trim the zucchini.
Slice the zucchini with a sharp knife or with a peeler or mandoline.
Pour the breadcrumbs and parmesan into a plate.
In another plate, pour enough oil to coat the zucchini slices on both sides.
Bread the zucchini by passing them in the tray with the breadcrumbs and parmesan (mixed together) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 392°F for about 7/8′, they should brown.
Roughly cut each slice of cooked ham into 3 strips and stuff each zucchini with a strip of ham.
Add the smoked cheese.
Roll each zucchini onto itself.
Lightly grease a baking dish (including the sides) and arrange the zucchini roses close together to avoid opening during baking. Season with a little salt and a drizzle of oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 10′, just until the cheese melts. Serve hot.
Tips:
The zucchini roses gratin baked in the oven can be prepared in advance and then heated in a hot oven or microwave for a few minutes.
They can also be served individually, for example at a buffet, by securing them with a toothpick.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
I don’t like smoked cheese, what do you recommend?
Slices of processed cheese or other dry cheeses that do not release water during cooking are perfectly fine, provided they are cut to size.
Can I replace the cooked ham?
Yes, with turkey or speck. I don’t recommend prosciutto because it might become overly salty during cooking.
