BAKED FENNEL WITH GORGONZOLA

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This make ahead dish will impress your guests, and is simple to prepare. You don't need to tell them how simple.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bulbs fennel, untrimmed
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse fennel. Trim off stems, and reserve about 1 cup of the tender green leaves. Trim any bruises or dry looking areas from fennel. Cut each bulb in half from stem through root end.
  • Lay fennel bulb pieces in a 10 inch frying pan, and add broth. Cover, and bring to a boil on high heat. Simmer until fennel is tender when pierced, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer fennel to a shallow casserole, 9 to 10 inched wide; lay cut side up.
  • Boil broth, uncovered, on high heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Stir in about half the fennel leaves. Spoon mixture evenly over fennel.
  • Mash cheese with bread crumbs. Dot mixture evenly over fennel. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 1 day. Also wrap remaining fennel leaves in a towel, seal in a plastic bag, and chill.
  • Bake casserole, uncovered, at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until cheese begins to brown and fennel is hot, about 20 minutes. Tuck remaining leaves around fennel. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Chettrysanjeev Koirala
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The fennel and gorgonzola are a classic combination and the roasting process brings out the best in both ingredients. I like to serve it with a side of roasted potatoes and it is always a hi


Samsung Samsung
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This is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The fennel is roasted until it is tender and slightly caramelized. The gorgonzola adds a rich and creamy flavor that is balanced by the sweetness of the fennel. I like to se


Jessica Fletcher
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This recipe is a great way to showcase the unique flavor of fennel. The roasting process brings out the sweetness of the fennel and the gorgonzola adds a salty and tangy flavor that complements it perfectly. I like to serve this dish with a side of r


Younus Kabeesha
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I love the combination of fennel and gorgonzola in this recipe. The fennel is roasted until it is tender and slightly caramelized. The gorgonzola adds a rich and creamy flavor that is balanced by the sweetness of the fennel. I like to serve this dish


md.shabde hasan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fennel. The roasting process intensifies the flavor of the fennel and the gorgonzola adds a creamy richness. I like to serve this dish with a side of crusty bread and a glass of red wine.


Roger Benicia
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This is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The fennel is roasted until it is tender and slightly caramelized. The gorgonzola adds a rich and creamy flavor that is balanced by the sweetness of the fennel. I like to se


Aaron Wisdom
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This recipe is a great way to showcase the unique flavor of fennel. The roasting process caramelizes the fennel and brings out its natural sweetness. The gorgonzola adds a salty and tangy flavor that complements the fennel perfectly. I like to serve


Moloko Makgalo
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I love this recipe! The fennel is roasted to perfection and the gorgonzola adds a rich and creamy flavor. I also like to add a little bit of chopped walnuts for some extra crunch. This dish is always a hit with my friends and family.


Oladipupo Eniola
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The fennel and gorgonzola are a classic combination and the roasting process brings out the best in both ingredients. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a delicious and s


Jaam sam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The fennel was roasted perfectly and the gorgonzola added a rich and creamy flavor. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be makin


My Phone
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The fennel was roasted to perfection and the gorgonzola added a nice salty and tangy flavor. I would definitely make this recipe again, but I migh


Kay-ann Miller
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I'm a big fan of fennel and gorgonzola, so I was excited to try this recipe. I wasn't disappointed! The fennel was roasted perfectly and the gorgonzola added a rich and creamy flavor. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Joseph Linares
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This was a great way to use up some fennel that I had in my fridge. The roasting process brought out the sweetness of the fennel and the gorgonzola added a nice salty and tangy flavor. I served it with a side of grilled bread and it was a delicious a


Tay
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the fennel and gorgonzola combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and impressive appetizer.


Hashmat Hafizi
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This recipe is a keeper! The fennel was roasted to perfection and the gorgonzola added a rich and creamy flavor. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Zamir Zamir
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my fennel turned out mushy and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened. Maybe I didn't roast it long enough? Or maybe my oven wasn't hot enough?


Shanto Roy
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better if I had used a stronger cheese, like a sharp cheddar or a blue cheese. I also would have liked to add some more herbs or spices to the fennel before roasting it.


David Cox
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but the roasting process really brought out its sweetness. The gorgonzola was also a great addition, adding a salty and tangy flavor. I would definitely reco


Rajkumar Ghising
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The fennel was roasted to perfection and the gorgonzola added a rich and creamy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.