POTATO FENNEL & LEEK GRATIN

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Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise and sliced thinly
1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
2 fennel bulbs quartered & thinly sliced
5 cloves chopped garlic
2 tablespoons italian parsley
2 cups skim milk
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
3 parsley sprigs
2 ounces provolone cheese grated (3/4 cup)
2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (2/3 cup)
1 1/2 pounds yellwo finn potatoes

Steps:

  • heat olive oil over low heat in a large skillet, add the leeks, ground fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt & a few pinches of pepper. Saute until leeks are heated thru, then cover pan and steam until wilted. Add the sliced fennel, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon sale and saute until fennel is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and toss with parsley. While the leeks and fennel are sauteing, pour the milk into a small saucepan, add bay leaf, peppercorns,whole fennel seed & parsley sprigs. Steep the milk over low for 20 minutes. Pour through a strainer and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Preheat the oven to 375 and lightly oil a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. mix the cheeses. Thinly slice the potatoes & layer 1/3 of them on the bottom of the dish, overlapping the slices. Spinkle with salt and pepper followed by 1/2 leeks and fennel and 1/3 of cheese. make another layer of potatoes, leeks & fennel and 1/3 cheese. Top with a final layer of potatoes and pour hot milk over. Cover the dish and bake for 40 minutes. Spinkle with remaining cheese and bake uncovered until potatoes are tender and gratin is golden, another 15 minutes.

Top Bahadur Rana
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my gratin didn't turn out well.


Queen Uju
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The gratin was good, but it wasn't anything special.


Adrian Foley
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This gratin was okay, but I've had better.


Abdul Usman
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Md Bakir Hosen
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This gratin was a disappointment. It was bland and lacked flavor.


Netta Barnes
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I followed the recipe exactly but my gratin turned out dry and overcooked.


Nancy Strawn
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The gratin was watery and the flavors were not well-balanced.


Brian Rodriguez
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This gratin was a bit too bland for my taste.


Ayooluwa Adeyeni
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I'm not a fan of leeks, but I loved this gratin! The fennel and potatoes were a great combination.


adil ijaz
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This is the best gratin recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Shahzaib janjua
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I made this gratin for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle flavors.


Judcool Shafik
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This gratin was delicious! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the fennel and leeks added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Naeeam Abbas
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very comforting. I would definitely make this again.


MRWEBBS ONLiNE
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This gratin was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The leeks and fennel added a nice depth of flavor, and the Gruyère cheese made it nice and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Israel Sarah
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This is my new favorite gratin recipe! The combination of potatoes, fennel, and leeks is amazing. I love that it's not too heavy, and the Gruyère cheese adds a nice touch of richness.


kusum Badal
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I made this gratin for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle flavors of fennel and leek. It was the perfect side dish to a roasted chicken.


Kayleen Oliver
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This potato-fennel-leek gratin was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the dish was creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.