Fennel-and-Potato Gratin

Fennel-and-Potato Gratin
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Fennel-and-Potato Gratin a try. This vegetarian recipe serves 8. One serving contains 338 calories, 13g of protein, and 21g of fat. A mixture of half-and-half, butter, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 40
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Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
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Add shallot; saut 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
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Add garlic, and saut 1 minute.
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Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in half-and-half; cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
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Remove from heat.
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Whisk in cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in salt and next 2 ingredients.
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Layer potato and fennel slices alternately in a lightly greased, broiler-safe ceramic 2-qt. casserole dish.
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Spread cheese sauce over layers. Cover with aluminum foil.
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Bake at 400 for 50 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to broil with oven rack 5 inches from heat. Uncover dish, and broil 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
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Garnish, if desired.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 22 m.
Servings8
Health Score3
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