2. Prepare the flavored cream 🥣
Mix the crème fraîche with the minced garlic.
Add salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
👉 Result: a flavorful and aromatic cream.
Lightly grease a baking dish.
Arrange a layer of zucchini.
Add ham and mozzarella cheese.
Pour over some of the cream.
Repeat the layers: zucchini → ham → cheese → cream.
👉 Tip: Spread evenly for even cooking.
4. Gratin Finish 🧀
Garnish with zucchini slices.
Add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake 🔥
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
👉 Result: a golden, meltingly tender, and irresistible gratin.
✨ Final result
✔ Light and creamy lasagna
✔ Rich, stretchy cheese
✔ Balanced flavors
✔ A comforting dish for the whole family.
🔥 Chef’s Tips
Drain the zucchini well → avoid excess water
Use a mandoline → thin, even slices
High-quality cheese → more intense flavor
Let it rest for 5 minutes → cleaner cuts
🍽️ Gourmet Variations
🍅 Add tomato sauce
🍗 Substitute chicken for the ham
🥩 Ground beef version
🌱 Vegetarian version (no meat)
🧀 Add ricotta or goat cheese
⚠️ Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Poorly drained zucchini → dish too runny
❌ Too much cream → thick consistency
❌ Undercooked zucchini → crunchy
❌ Too many thick layers → uneven cooking
💡 Storage
It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat in the oven so that the gratin stays on the surface.
