CHEDDAR FENNEL POTATO GRATIN

Cheddar Fennel Potato Gratin image

This Cheddar au gratin dish has slices of fennel and a touch of nutmeg for a delicious potato side dish.

Provided by Dietz & Watson

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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

9 cups sliced peeled potatoes
1 cup Dietz & Watson Yellow NY C-Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
2 medium fennel bulbs, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish, combine the potatoes and fennel; set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Layered a casserole dish with 1/2 potatoes slices and 1/3 cup of cheddar cheese and repeat.
Pour over mixture; gently toss to coat potatoes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 79.3 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 792 mg, Sugar 2.2 g