This Fennel Gratin is easy and quick to make and only requires 4 ingredients. Serve as a side with roast or grilled meats, seafood or as a delicious dip.
Course Side
Cuisine Italian
Keyword baked fennel, easy gratin, easy side dishes, fennel gratin
Preheat oven to 180℃fan/350℉. Grease a 9 inch or 22 cm square/round baking dish.
Cut fronds off 2 fennel bulbs* and slice away root end. Wash, halve and slice the bulbs finely.
Place the sliced fennel in a medium skillet with 3 tablespoons butterprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt Cover pan and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally till the fennel begins to caramelize becoming a light golden colour.
Add 100 ml milk, turn up heat to bring the milk to almost boiling, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 or 10 minutes or till tender.
Stir in 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and mix well. Spoon into the oven dish and grill till golden brown. Serve warm as a dip or side.
Notes
*Slice off the frilly fronds from each bulb, but do not throw these away as they make an excellent garnish.Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days.