FENNEL GRATIN WITH PECORINO AND LEMON

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Fennel Gratin with Pecorino and Lemon image

Provided by Diane Morgan

Categories     Cheese     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Dinner     Lemon     Fennel     Fall     Winter     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Crumb topping:
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
Gratin:
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 12- to 13-ounce onion, halved, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 large garlic cloves, minced
5 large fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Ingredient Info: Panko can be found in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Gratin:
  • Lightly oil shallow 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish. Heat 5 tablespoons oil in large wide pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add fennel; increase heat to medium-high and sautéuntil fennel is slightly softened and beginning to brown, stirring frequently, about 18 minutes. Stir in broth and next 4 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until most of broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to dish.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before baking.
  • Crumb topping:
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add panko; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Stir Pecorino, parsley, and peel into panko. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight in refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle panko mixture over fennel. Bake until gratin is heated through and topping is deep golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

ML ASADUL
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I highly recommend this gratin.


Best way
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This gratin was a hit with my family and friends.


Sk Kader
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I would definitely make this gratin again.


Lydia Beaumonts
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This gratin was delicious!


Malik Nasar
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I loved this gratin!


Bereket Glmeskel
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This gratin was amazing!


Lenie Stander
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This gratin was really good! The fennel was cooked perfectly and the pecorino and lemon added a delicious flavor.


Eino Amakali
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I loved this gratin! The fennel was so tender and the flavors were amazing.


Abraham Okoth
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This gratin was delicious! The fennel was cooked perfectly and the pecorino and lemon added a nice flavor.


Destini Fresco
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I made this gratin last night and it was a hit! The fennel was so tender and the flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Zimkhitha Dumani
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This fennel gratin was amazing! The fennel was cooked perfectly and the pecorino and lemon added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.