Cucumber Gratin

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3
   Cook 3 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
4. 4
   Toss cucumbers in 13- x 9-inch baking dish with 1 Tbs.
5. 5
   brown butter, salt, and sugar.
6. 6
   Bake 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove dish from oven, and preheat broiler.
8. 8
   Add chives, tarragon, dill, and lemon zest to cucumbers, and toss to coat.
9. 9
   Season with pepper, if desired.
10. 10
    Stir together breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and remaining 1 Tbs.
11. 11
    brown butter in bowl.
12. 12
    Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over cucumbers.
13. 13
    Broil 2 minutes, or until crumbs are golden brown.