FENNEL AU GRATIN

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Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds fennel bulbs (3-4 bulbs)
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 Cup Shredded Gruyere Cheese
1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella
1 Cup Cauliflower Crumbs
Sea salt - Where to buy good quality sea salt
Black pepper
Chopped dehydrated onions
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Chopped fennel fronds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut off the fronds and stems of the fennel and save them for garnish or a different creation; they are delicious in fish or chicken broths. Cut the bulbs in quarters, remove the woody cores and slice into 1-2 inch pieces. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add a pinch of salt. Once boiling, add the fennel and allow to cook for 5 minutes, or until the fennel is almost tender. Drain well. In a bowl toss the cooked fennel with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cut approximately 1/2 head of cauliflower in chunks that will fit into your food processor. Use the grating blade to make cauliflower crumbs. In a clean bowl, mix cauliflower crumbs with dehydrated onions, parmesan, gruyere, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix half of the cauliflower crumb mixture with the fennel. Add the fennel and crumbs to the greased pan. Now, layer the mozzarella cheese and top with the remainder of the cauliflower crumb mixture. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over the tippy-top. Cover the pan and place in oven preheated to 375° for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the cover and bake until cheese is golden brown. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Note: You may garnish with a sprinkling of chopped fresh fennel fronds. Purdy!

Elliottsausage
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This recipe was a bit bland for me. I think I would have preferred it if the fennel had been roasted with some herbs or spices.


Hamza Asif
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I loved the fennel and cheese combination in this dish. It was a perfect side dish for my roasted chicken.


Barvishta Bridglall
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


milon Paul
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes, and this one definitely fit the bill. I loved the unique flavor of the fennel and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Adebowale Michael Sanni
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This dish was a little bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The fennel was roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Ujjwal Acharya
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and interesting side dish.


Denise Nemeth
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the fennel and cheese combination.


D NES
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I loved the unique flavor of the fennel in this dish. It was a perfect accompaniment to the roasted chicken.


Vincent Trance
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This dish was a perfect blend of flavors. The fennel was roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Owis shah Owis shah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Alina shah
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The cheese sauce was not very flavorful. I think I would have preferred it if it had been made with a stronger cheese.


Desire Denzo
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The fennel was not roasted enough. It was still a little bit crunchy for me.


Bobi Bise
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for me. I think I would have preferred it if the cheese sauce had been a little bit thinner.


Mohamed Nuriyatu
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This recipe was a little bit bland for me. I think I would have preferred it if the fennel had been roasted with some herbs or spices.


Mussa Lukinisha
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes, and this one definitely fit the bill. The fennel was roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Usama Kashmiri
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This dish was a little bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The fennel was roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with roasted chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Erum Ali
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The fennel was roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashok Paudel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The fennel was tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was rich and cheesy. I served it with roasted chicken and it was a perfect meal.


trynabelike_. tae
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but this recipe changed my mind. The fennel was roasted until it was caramelized and sweet, and the cheese sauce was perfectly cheesy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alex Hridoy
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Wow! This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the fennel and the cheesy topping. I will definitely be making this again.