Fennel Gratin With Pecorino And Lemon Recipe

Name: Fennel Gratin With Pecorino And Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 12- to 13-ounce onion, halved, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 5 large fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Ingredient Info: Panko can be found in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets.

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 12- to 13-ounce onion, halved, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 large garlic cloves, minced
5 large fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Ingredient Info: Panko can be found in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets.

1
Lightly oil shallow 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish. Heat 5 tablespoons oil in large wide pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add fennel; increase heat to medium-high and sauteuntil fennel is slightly softened and beginning to brown, stirring frequently, about 18 minutes. Stir in broth and next 4 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until most of broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to dish.DO AHEAD:
2
Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add panko; saute until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Stir Pecorino, parsley, and peel into panko. DO AHEAD:
3
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F. Sprinkle panko mixture over fennel. Bake until gratin is heated through and topping is deep golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley, and more.

Yes, Fennel Gratin With Pecorino And Lemon falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Fennel Gratin With Pecorino And Lemon

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