BRAISED FENNEL AU GRATIN

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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bulbs of sweet Florentine fennel (anise)
1 1/2 quarts boiling water
4 tablespoons unsweetened butter
4 tablespoons glace de viande
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut each fennel bulb in half and trim the root end. Cut off any stalks that protrude above the bulb.
  • Drop the fennel halves in the boiling water and let them simmer for 7 minutes. Drain, refresh in cold water and drain again.
  • Using 1/2 tablespoon of butter, grease the bottom and sides of an ovenproof porcelain or enamel dish just large enough to hold the fennel. Arrange the fennel halves in the dish. Spoon the glace de viande over them and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Dot with remaining butter.
  • Cover the dish with foil and place in preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until fennel can be pierced easily with a fork.
  • Remove foil and sprinkle fennel halves with grated cheese. Raise heat to 500 degrees and return, uncovered, to a hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts and the fennel halves start to turn brown. Serve immediately in the dish in which they were cooked.

Mastaa Jr
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This dish is a must-try for any fennel lover. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion.


tusiime chris
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Mohit agrawal
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Shahbzz Rana
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create something truly special.


Yasin Arafat Akib
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This dish was amazing! The fennel was so tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Geneva Ford
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my fennel au gratin turned out watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Cassandra Silver
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The cheese sauce was very heavy and the fennel was a bit too strong. I think I would prefer a lighter version of this dish.


mdsak abdullah
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but this dish was surprisingly good. The fennel was tender and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Juju Exum (Ma Jude)
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The fennel au gratin was delicious! The fennel was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


Taiwo Imoleayo
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This dish is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Shabbir King
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I love fennel, and this dish is a great way to showcase its unique flavor. The braising process mellows out the fennel's bitterness, and the au gratin topping adds a touch of richness and complexity.


Urbanus Nzyoko
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This braised fennel au gratin was a hit with my family! The fennel was tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.