FINOCCHIO CON LATTE AL FORNO (FENNEL BAKED IN MILK)

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Make and share this Finocchio Con Latte Al Forno (Fennel Baked in Milk) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium fennel bulbs, fronds removed and reserved
4 cups milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Remove tough outer leaves from the fennel bulbs; halve bulbs lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2 inch wedges.
  • Combine fennel, milk, and 2 tablespoon butter in a 4 quart saucepan; cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon and transfer fennel to a 2 quart baking dish; pour 1 cup of the milk mixture over; add fennel seeds and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, dot with remaining butter, and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with reserved fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.9, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 86.7, Sodium 595.1, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 20

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