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
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add shallot; saut 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
Add garlic, and saut 1 minute.
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.
Whisk in cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in salt and next 2 ingredients.
Layer potato and fennel slices alternately in a lightly greased, broiler-safe ceramic 2-qt. casserole dish.
Spread cheese sauce over layers. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake at 400 for 50 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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.