Baked Zucchini Gratin

We have an exchange student from the Ukraine who likes Zucchini... and I found this recipe in a little cookbook from Gooseberry Patch. It is now her favorite zucchini dish.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1  onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted and divided
• 2  cups  shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Layer zucchini and onion in a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish.
2. Drizzle with 1/4 cup butter.
3. sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
4. In a separate bowl, combine remaining butter, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
5. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the top.
6. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until zucchini in tender.