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Baked Fennel with Gorgonzola

Baked fennel with gorgonzola is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the delicate licorice flavor of fennel with the creamy, tangy taste of gorgonzola cheese. This dish is a perfect way to elevate the often-overlooked vegetable and create a delicious side dish or appetizer that will impress your guests.

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Ingredients

4 bulbs fennel, untrimmed

1 ¾ cups chicken broth

4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese

2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs

salt to taste

Directions

Step 1

Rinse fennel. Trim off stems, and reserve about 1 cup of the tender green leaves. Trim any bruises or dry looking areas from fennel. Cut each bulb in half from stem through root end.

Step 2

Lay fennel bulb pieces in a 10 inch frying pan, and add broth. Cover, and bring to a boil on high heat. Simmer until fennel is tender when pierced, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer fennel to a shallow casserole, 9 to 10 inched wide; lay cut side up.

Step 3

Boil broth, uncovered, on high heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Stir in about half the fennel leaves. Spoon mixture evenly over fennel.

Step 4

Mash cheese with bread crumbs. Dot mixture evenly over fennel. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 1 day. Also wrap remaining fennel leaves in a towel, seal in a plastic bag, and chill.

Step 5

Bake casserole, uncovered, at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until cheese begins to brown and fennel is hot, about 20 minutes. Tuck remaining leaves around fennel. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101

Calories

Fat

10g

Carbs

Protein

Complement

The fennel is sliced and baked until tender, allowing its natural sweetness to shine through. The addition of gorgonzola cheese adds a rich and savory element to the dish, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The cheese melts and becomes gooey, creating a luscious topping for the fennel. The combination of the two ingredients creates a dish that is both comforting and elegant, making it a great addition to any dinner table. Whether you are looking for a new way to enjoy fennel or simply want to add a unique and delicious dish to your repertoire, baked fennel with gorgonzola is sure to become a favorite in your home.