Baked Fennel

"This is a light, tasty way to cook fennel. It is tender, with a crunchy outer texture and just a hint of the fennel flavor. This is a great vegetable side dish with grilled or roasted meats."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Clean the fennel, removing the upper fronds, and slice lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Set the feathery leaves aside to garnish the completed dish.
  • Place in a saucepan and cover with milk.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the fennel can be easily pierced with a fork.
  • Remove the fennel and pat dry.
  • Layer in a baking dish, drizzle with two tablespoons of the oil and add salt and pepper.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Mix the remaining oil with the cheese and breadcrumbs, and sprinkle over the dish and continue baking until golden brown.
  • This dish is great hot or at room temperature.
  • Use the discarded feathery fronds to garnish, and serve.

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Reviews

  1. This is divine! I suspect simmering in the milk keeps the fennel nice and white and makes it extra tender. For those who love the taste of fennel this is a must- try!!!
     
  2. This was a great recipe and easy to make. I will be making it again :)
     
  3. I had never had fennel before tonight and when I saw some at the grocery store yesterday I decided it was time to try it. Based on the reviews I choose your recipe and am so glad that I did. Excellent, it is a keeper and will cerainly become part of my regular menu items. Thanks for sharing.
     
  4. I don't know what simmering in milk does but this is fabulous! My whole family loved this. I put it in a 3qt bowl baking dish to bake but next time will use my 9x13" pan to spread out those breadcrumbs more. Thanks for a new veggie dish! ETA: 3/7/08 This has become my family's favorite way of having fennel. Thank you!!
     
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