Ingredients

2 tablespoons ( 1/4 stick) butter
6 medium zucchini, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 eggs

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 9-inch-diameter deep-dish glass pie plate. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Layer half of zucchini in prepared dish. Sprinkle half of tarragon and 1/2 cup cheese over. Repeat layering with zucchini, tarragon and 1/2 cup cheese. Combine milk, cream and eggs in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour custard over zucchini. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over. Bake until gratin is set in center, about 35 minutes. Serves 6.