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Baked Cheesy Fennel
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6 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 25MINS

Baked Cheesy Fennel

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A very simple but totally delicious dish. Fennel is first braised in a skillet and then baked with béchamel sauce and grated Parmesan cheese. Creamy, flavorful side dish that pairs fantastically with many tomato-based dishes, eggs, chicken or a nice meatloaf!
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The Fit Mediterranean
Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!
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A very simple but totally delicious dish. Fennel is first braised in a skillet and then baked with béchamel sauce and grated Parmesan cheese. Creamy, flavorful side dish that pairs fantastically with many tomato-based dishes, eggs, chicken or a nice meatloaf!
25MINS
Total Time
$2.07
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Fennel Bulb
11 1/2 cups
Bechamel Sauce
2 cups
Bechamel Sauce
Butter
2 Tbsp
Butter
plus 1 teaspoon
Salt
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
695
Fat
8.9 g
Protein
5.5 g
Carbs
125.1 g
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step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
Wash Fennel Bulbs (11 1/2 cups), and remove external leaves and cut each bulb into wedges.
step 2 Wash Fennel Bulbs (11 1/2 cups), and remove external leaves and cut each bulb into wedges.
step 3
In a skillet melt Butter (2 Tbsp) add the fennel and cook on each side for about 5-6 minutes or until they get a nice golden color. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and remove from the heat.
step 3 In a skillet melt Butter (2 Tbsp) add the fennel and cook on each side for about 5-6 minutes or until they get a nice golden color. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and remove from the heat.
step 4
Rub the remaining butter on a baking tray, lay all the fennel into one single layer.
step 4 Rub the remaining butter on a baking tray, lay all the fennel into one single layer.
step 5
Cover with Bechamel Sauce (2 cups) and Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup).
step 5 Cover with Bechamel Sauce (2 cups) and Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup).
step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked and a nice crust as formed on top.
step 7
Serve warm!
step 7 Serve warm!
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Appetizers
American
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Side Dish
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