Baked Cucumbers Recipes

JULIA CHILD'S BAKED CUCUMBERS WITH ALL VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers.
• Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
• Cut into lengthwise strips about 3/8 inch wide.
• Cut strips into 2 inch pieces.
• Toss the cucumber in a bowl with the vinegar, salt and sugar.
• Let stand for 30 minutes to several hours.
• Drain and pat dry in a towel.
• Preheat oven to 375.
• Toss the cucumbers in a baking dish with the butter, herbs, scallions and pepper.
• Set uncovered in the middle level of the preheated oven for about an hour, tossing 2-3 times, until cucumbers are tender, but still have a suggestion of crispiness and texture. They will barely color during cooking.
• Variation One: Parslied Cucumbers.
• In a warm vegetable dish toss with 2 Tbsp minced parsley.
• Variation Two: Creamed Cucumbers.
• Boil 1 cup whipping cream until it has reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper, fold into the hot baked cucumbers, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

BAKED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a layer of half of the cucumbers in the bottom of a baking dish. Dot the cucumbers with half of the butter, half of the crushed dill, half of the black pepper, and half of the salt. Repeat the layer. Add just enough water to just cover the cucumbers. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake uncovered at 400 degrees F for one hour. Remove from the oven. Serve with a slotted spoon.

ROASTED CUCUMBERS WITH CREAM AND HORSERADISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange cucumbers in a single layer in an 8-by-12-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and dot with butter. Roast until cucumbers are slightly softened, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Drizzle cucumbers with cream. Roast until cream is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes more.
• Grate about 1 tablespoon horseradish directly over cucumbers. Sprinkle with lemon zest and dill. Serve immediately.

ROASTED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with olive oil cooking spray.
• Spread pieces of butter into the baking sheet and lay cucumber spears over the butter. Top with slices of sweet onion and scatter basil, parsley, cilantro, and mint over the top. Spray the vegetables again with olive oil cooking spray.
• Roast cucumber mixture in the preheated oven until cucumber spears begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Turn the cucumbers and onion slices over and return to oven; roast until cucumbers are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.

BAKED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place 1 layer of cucumbers on a baking dish.
• Dab the cucumbers with the butter.
• Add some water to barely cover the cucumbers.
• Mix all seasonings into a small dish.
• Add 1/2 of the seasonings to the first layer.
• Next, make a second layer--repeating w/ the butter and seasonings.
• Bake uncovered in a 400° oven for 1 hour.
• During the first 30 minutes, rotate the bottom layer to the top and put the second layer to the bottom and finish off for the second 30 minute increment.