Taste of Home
Fennel-Potato Au Gratin
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 1 hour 10 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
The tender potato slices in this cozy casserole have a mild fennel flavor with a hint of nutmeg. Add a creamy sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan, and you have a homey side dish your family will ask for again and again. —Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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9 cups sliced peeled potatoes
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2 medium fennel bulbs, sliced
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1-1/4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish, combine potatoes and fennel.
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2.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Pour over potato mixture; gently toss to coat.
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3.
Cover and bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 218 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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