How to Make Baked Fennel with Parmesan - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few vegetables as versatile and delicious as fennel. With its subtle anise flavor and crisp texture, fennel can be the star of many dishes, whether raw in salads, sautéed as a side dish, or roasted to bring out its natural sweetness. One of the best ways to enjoy fennel is by baking it with Parmesan cheese, creating a dish that is both comforting and elegant.

Baking fennel with Parmesan brings out the vegetable's natural sweetness and allows the cheese to melt and form a gold...

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Ingredients

  • 2 fennel bulbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup half-and-half cream
  • ¾ cup creme fraiche
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut the base off of the fennel bulbs, and cut a cone shape into the base to remove the core. You can see the core because it is whiter than the surrounding green. This is optional, but helps the fennel cook faster. Slice the fennel vertically (upright) into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel, and fry for about 5 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half and creme fraiche until well blended. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown and the fennel is tender enough to pierce with a fork.
  • Nutrition

    300 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 211mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 175mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 552mg