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.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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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