Creamy Leek And Fennel Bake Recipe

Name: Creamy Leek And Fennel Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter, softened; 1 large fennel, coarsely shredded (about 2-3 cups); 2 leeks, sliced (1 cm thick of white part plus some of lighter green part); Cream Sauce; 3/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup double cream (heavy cream); 3 garlic cloves, finely minced (or grated); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon tarragon; 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed; Topping; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon butter, softened
1 large fennel, coarsely shredded (about 2-3 cups)
2 leeks, sliced (1 cm thick of white part plus some of lighter green part)
Cream Sauce
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup double cream (heavy cream)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced (or grated)
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon tarragon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
Topping
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Butter a casserole dish and set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 190C/375u00b0F.
3
Parboil the veggies for 5-10 minutes until tender crisp.
4
In the meantime, combine all the ingredients for the cream sauce in a small saucepan. Heat over medium low heat until very hot, but not boiling, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5
Drain the veggies well and spread over the bottom of the casserole dish.
6
Pour cream sauce over veggies. Stir around lightly to incorporate the sauce throughout.
7
Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over veggies.
8
Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and top top is golden brown.
9
Allow to sit 5 minutes prior to serving.

274

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon butter, softened, 1 large fennel, coarsely shredded (about 2-3 cups), 2 leeks, sliced (1 cm thick of white part plus some of lighter green part), Cream Sauce, and more.

Yes, Creamy Leek And Fennel Bake falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Leek And Fennel Bake

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