FENNEL AU GRATIN

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Here's a lovely variation on traditional potatoes au gratin. Rich and buttery, this baked side dish has just the right amount of fennel flavor. -Sue Kauffman, Columbia City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add fennel; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Gruyere cheese. Pour over fennel and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Faisal Bhutta
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


H_S BLACK
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This dish is a great way to enjoy fennel in a new way.


Niladri Jodder
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This fennel au gratin is a must-try for any fennel lover.


Walter Kennciey
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I can't wait to try this recipe again soon.


Doro Official (Doro)
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This dish is sure to impress your guests.


Alejandro Juarez
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sabir Ahan
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Shoriatulla Sowrov
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I thought the fennel au gratin was delicious! I especially liked the combination of fennel and cheese.


Gior Ravenberg
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This dish was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still very good.


Karen Mweetwa
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my fennel au gratin turned out watery.


RAKIB HOSSAIN 123
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover fennel.


Amin Abdulkadir Yusuf
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I loved the crispy breadcrumb topping on this fennel au gratin.


Thapelo Gambu
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This dish was really easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Hannah Caesar
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The fennel au gratin was a bit bland. I think it could have used more salt and pepper.


Lihle Kobi
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


william white
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but this dish was surprisingly good! The cheese and bread crumbs really helped to balance out the flavor of the fennel.


Mya Diaz
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This is the best fennel au gratin I've ever had. The cheese is gooey and melted, and the fennel is tender and flavorful.


Alilaiya Rashid
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kheem Warderz
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I've been looking for a good fennel au gratin recipe for a while and this one is definitely a keeper.


Zahid Sarparah
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This fennel au gratin was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the fennel was cooked to perfection.