Oven-Braised Fennel

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter a baking dish.

3. 3

   Remove the stems and fronds from the fennel, quarter the bulbs and slice them one-half-inch thick.

4. 4

   Arrange the slices in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Dot with one tablespoon of the butter.

6. 6

   Pour the simmering chicken stock around the fennel, cover with a lid or foil and place in the oven to bake about 40 minutes, until tender.

7. 7

   Uncover the fennel, increase oven temperature to 425 degrees and bake 10 minutes longer, until lightly browned and most of the liquid has evaporated.

8. 8

   While the fennel is baking, brown the bread crumbs in remaining butter in a skillet and set aside.

9. 9

   Just before serving the fennel sprinkle with the bread crumbs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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