SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED FENNEL

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Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Potato     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Casserole/Gratin     Fennel     Fall     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 fennel bulbs (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed, quartered, cored, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 pounds waxy potatoes (such as Yukon Gold), peeled, sliced 1/8" thick
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 garlic clove, halved
1 cup shredded Comté or Gruyère

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13x9x2" or other 3-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter and oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add fennel; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until fennel is evenly coated with fat and begins to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Add wine and 1 bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fennel is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring often, until liquid has evaporated and fennel is golden brown and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add 1-2 tablespoons water to deglaze pan, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan for added flavor. Discard bay leaf. Set fennel aside.
  • Bring remaining bay leaf, potatoes, cream, milk, and garlic to a simmer in a large wide pot (watch carefully; do not let mixture boil over). Season with salt and pepper and cover with lid slightly ajar; simmer gently until potatoes are just tender and liquid has thickened, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf and garlic.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer 1/3 of potatoes to prepared dish, spreading in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1/3 cup Comté. Cover with half of fennel. Repeat process, finishing with remaining 1/3 cup Comté. Pour cream mixture over. Cover gratin tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake gratin until top is bubbling and golden, about 30 minutes longer. DO AHEAD: Gratin can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Rewarm, covered, in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes, then uncover and cook until bubbling around edges and warmed through in the center, about 20 minutes longer.

Sinesipho Jack
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Wiz troyer Robert
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I've never had scalloped potatoes with fennel before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite ways to make potatoes.


Kn0XXXy YT
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the fennel.


Paul Love
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Ramya Kumudu
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I'm so glad I did! The fennel was caramelized to perfection and it added a delicious sweetness to the dish.


Saifullah Hamisu
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I love the combination of potatoes and fennel in this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and it's also a very economical meal.


Ab Bangla
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The potatoes are creamy and flavorful, and the fennel adds a nice sweetness.


Miss Lissa
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and it's also very affordable.


Courtney Mutanho
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's also very easy to make.


Abdon Aruei Arok
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I love the way the fennel caramelizes in this dish. It adds a wonderful sweetness and depth of flavor.


Akbar Miya
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a very economical meal.


Marwan Jamil
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I've never had scalloped potatoes with fennel before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite ways to make potatoes.


Mari Stegeman
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the fennel.


Ajibade Sheriff
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Tufa Aktar
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I'm so glad I did! The fennel was caramelized to perfection and it added a delicious sweetness to the dish.


clement ikenna
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I love the combination of potatoes and fennel in this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and it's also a very economical meal.


Michelle De La Cruz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the fennel added a wonderful caramelized flavor.


Mary Edwin
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The potatoes are creamy and flavorful, and the fennel adds a nice sweetness.


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These scalloped potatoes with caramelized fennel were a hit at our dinner party! The fennel added a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved.