Instructions: Wash & remove ends from courgette; cut in 1/2 inch slices. Cook in boiling salted water 5 minutes or until tender. Drain. In skillet, cook meat with onion until browned; drain excess fat. Stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 3/4 tsp salt, thyme, 1/8 tsp pepper; remove from heat. In saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; blend in flour & 1/2 tsp salt. Add milk all at once. Stir till bubbles & thickens. Add cheese; stir till melted. Stir in meat mixture.

Place 1/2 courgette in 2-quart baking dish, cover with 1/2 meat-cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Combine remaining bread crumbs with 1 Tbs melted butter. Sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.

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