WARM FENNEL-AND-PARMESAN DIP

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A warm, golden dip always tempts guests to dig in. This one uses Parmesan cheese to season caramelized fennel and garlic.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 6 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch wedges
4 garlic cloves, slightly crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in a large heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering; add fennel, pressing down so that most of it fits snugly in a single layer. Add garlic to skillet. Brown fennel on 1 side for 4 minutes. Flip, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Cover skillet with parchment-lined foil, and transfer to oven. Roast until fennel is very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees. Puree fennel and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Transfer mixture to a 3-cup baking dish, and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake until dip is hot in center and cheese is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Rotondwa Mmbadi
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I would not make this dip again.


Christian Chiedozie
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This dip is a no-go. It's bland, watery, and flavorless.


Sonia Rosas
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I don't recommend this dip. It's not worth the effort.


Thomas Seun
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This dip was a waste of time. It was flavorless and boring.


Cora Waight
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I didn't like the texture of this dip. It was too grainy.


Sunai Mia
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This dip was too bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


Mohsan Jan
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dip turned out watery. I think I might have added too much milk.


Siwe Gxantwana
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I'm going to try making this dip with different types of cheese. I think it would be good with Gruyère or fontina.


Gan Tian Loo
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This dip is a great way to use up leftover fennel.


Demi lee Mcdonnell
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I'm definitely going to make this dip again for my next party.


Bisshawnath B2k
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I served this dip with pita chips and vegetables. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.


Kombo Prosper
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This dip is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my food processor and pulsed it a few times.


Gulfam Shah
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The fennel gives this dip a really nice anise flavor. It's a great change from the usual spinach or artichoke dip.


hyder ali
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I love that this dip is light and fluffy. It's not too heavy or greasy.


Racheal Brent
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This is the perfect appetizer for a crowd. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Martina Garcia
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I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but this dip changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and delicious.


Antonio Barreto
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This dip was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of fennel and Parmesan cheese.