Fennel Gratin
Fennel gratin is a warm, cheesy, and comforting side dish that transforms fennel into tender, flavorful wedges topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 bulbs fennel
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
⅔ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup parsley, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Trim fennel bulbs, removing stalks and fronds, then slice bulbs into wedges or thick slices.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch fennel slices for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Drain well and pat dry.
- Arrange fennel in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, olive oil, and melted butter until combined.
- Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over fennel.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until topping is golden and fennel is soft.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Add garlic or lemon zest to breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
Mix Gruyère or mozzarella with Parmesan for a cheesier gratin.
Use less butter and oil for a lighter version.
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
Best reheated in the oven to keep topping crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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