SCALLOPED POTATOES AND FENNEL

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Provided by Josie Le Balch

Categories     Milk/Cream     Potato     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Dinner     Fennel     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed
4 2-inch-long fresh rosemary sprigs
2 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 large fresh fennel bulbs with fronds
3 1/2 pounds medium russet potatoes
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Place garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs in bottom of prepared baking dish. Combine cream, coarse salt, and white pepper in large bowl.
  • Cut off any stalks and fronds from fennel bulbs; discard stalks. Finely chop fennel fronds; cover and chill. Using V-slicer or mandoline, thinly slice fennel bulbs. Layer half of fennel slices evenly atop garlic and rosemary in baking dish. Peel potatoes and place immediately in large bowl of cold water to prevent discoloration. Working with 1 potato at a time, use a V-slicer or mandoline to thinly slice into rounds. Immediately add potatoes to bowl with cream mixture, turning to coat potatoes. Arrange half of potato slices evenly over fennel slices in baking dish, reserving cream mixture in bowl. Repeat layering with remaining fennel slices, then remaining potato slices. Pour cream mixture in bowl over fennel-potato mixture in baking dish. Dot with butter cubes. Cover baking dish with foil, doming foil slightly (do not allow foil to touch potatoes).
  • Bake scalloped potatoes until almost tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Remove foil and bake uncovered until potatoes are tender and top is deep golden brown, about 20 minutes longer. Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved fennel fronds and serve.

Princss __phtma
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Josline Marman
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to cook potatoes.


Ms. Shano
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This dish is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses.


The Human
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a great dish to serve at a potluck or party.


Trust Trusburn
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I love the combination of potatoes and fennel in this dish. It's a classic combination that always works well.


MD Hosan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always satisfying.


Victoria Andrade
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple and tasty side dish. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Kashif Walton
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Boikanyo Marawu
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt or omitting it altogether.


Tanya Lyste
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The potatoes were a bit undercooked for my taste. I would recommend cooking them for a few minutes longer.


Aliya Guest
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I found the fennel to be a bit overpowering in this dish. I think it would have been better with less fennel or a different herb.


Dynasty Forlife
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some additional spices.


Skyler Bolden
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this dish. The potatoes were creamy and the fennel added a subtle flavor that I really liked.


Ghulam awais
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Yum! This dish was a hit with my family. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the fennel added a nice touch of flavor.


Bruno Henriques Hasper
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This recipe is easy to follow and produces delicious results. The potatoes are creamy and the fennel adds a nice flavor.


Ohize David
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I love the combination of potatoes and fennel in this dish. The fennel adds a nice touch of sweetness and complexity.


Mohamadرضوه محمد Mahmoud
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The fennel in this recipe really makes it special. It adds a nice sweetness and anise flavor that complements the potatoes perfectly.


Rocky Hicks
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. The potatoes were creamy and the fennel added a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Waqas Abbasi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the fennel added a nice depth of flavor. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple but delicious side dish.


Mavis Dwumoh
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This was an easy and flavorful recipe. The fennel added a nice touch of sweetness and anise flavor. I will definitely be making this again!