Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Fennel Gratin is a delightful side dish featuring tender fennel bulbs baked in a rich, cheesy cream sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or holiday feast.
Ingredients
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Fennel Gratin Ingredients:
- 3 large fennel bulbs (trimmed and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a medium baking dish.
- Prepare Fennel: Boil sliced fennel in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain.
- Make Cream Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Assemble: Arrange fennel in dish, pour cream mixture over, sprinkle with cheeses, and top with breadcrumbs if using.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let rest, garnish with thyme, and enjoy!
Notes
- This gratin pairs well with roasted chicken, pork, or fish.
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Make ahead and reheat gently for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
