Fennel Timbales Recipe

Name: Fennel Timbales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fennel bulbs; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons scallions, minced; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 3/4 cups dry bread crumbs; 1 cup milk; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; ⅓ cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; Butter and bread crumbs for 12 (4 ounce) souffle dishes

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Trim and quarter fennel, reserving tender stems.
3
Simmer in boiling salted water about 20 minutes, until tender; drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
4
Dry in towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
5
Chop fine with tender stems.
6
Saute scallions in butter until soft; add fennel and cook over low heat until remaining moisture evaporates.
7
Soak bread crumbs in milk; beat eggs and combine with soaked crumbs, fennel, cheese and cream.
8
Season with salt, pepper and dill.
9
Butter the molds; line bottoms with buttered wax paper and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
10
Fill molds with fennel mixture and place in shallow roasting pan.
11
Pour boiling water in pan to come one-third way up sides of molds.
12
Set molds in oven and bake for 30 minutes, until mixture is firm and has pulled away from sides.
13
Unmold, peel off paper and serve.

403

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fennel bulbs, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 4 tablespoons scallions, minced, 4 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Fennel Timbales 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.

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Fennel Timbales

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Variations & substitutions

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