zucchini gratin

Serves 4

4 zucchinis, sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all purpose flour
2 cups milk
nutmeg
salt and pepper

Salt zucchini liberally and place in a strainer in the sink. Allow zucchini to sit for at least 20 minutes to draw out some of the moisture. Heat butter in a saucepan and add flour, stirring to remove any lumps. Whisk in milk, nutmeg, and salt and pepper and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in all but a handful of cheese.

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Pat zucchini dry and lay 1/3 of the slices in a single layer in the bottom of a greased baking dish. Spoon 1/3 of the cheese sauce over first layer. Repeat until all sauce and zucchini are used. Sprinkle last handful of cheese over top of zucchini. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown.