Step 1

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Step 2

Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter.

Step 3

Add the sliced zucchini to the baking dish and sprinkle with salt; mix and set aside.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, nutmeg, and ground pepper.

Step 5

Layer 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the zucchini.

Step 6

Pour the prepared cream sauce over the zucchini and scatter pieces of butter over the zucchini and sauce.

Step 7

Bake for 25 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Step 9

Bake for 7 to 10 more minutes, or until bubbly, browned, and zucchini is tender.

Step 10

Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.

Step 11

Garnish with parsley; Cut and serve.