Finocchi al Gratin (Fennel Gratin) Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 42 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 1hr2 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Finocchi al Gratin (Fennel Gratin) Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons bread crumbs

or as needed

2 bulbs fennel bulbs

cut into wedges

3 tablespoons butter

⅓ cup all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups milk

3 tablespoons milk

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add fennel wedges cover and steam until tender but still crisp about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to the baking dish.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a soft paste. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk; simmer until sauce is creamy and thick 5 to 6 minutes. Season with salt pepper and nutmeg.

Step 4

Pour sauce over fennel in the baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden about 20 minutes. Broil until top is browned 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand before serving about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Finocchi al Gratin (Fennel Gratin) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 227.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.4g 15%

Carbohydrates: 23.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 5.3g

Fat: 12g 18%

Saturated Fat: 7.3g 37%

Cholesterol: 33.3mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 628.8IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 14.3mg 24%

Folate: 60.1mcg 15%

Calcium: 216.2mg 22%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 36.6mg 13%

Potassium: 663mg 19%

Sodium: 266mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 107.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.