Fennel Gratin for Two
Fennel imparts a mild anise flavor pairing perfectly with sharp white cheddar cheese and creamy yellow potatoes baked in a small portion just for two.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow potatoes such as Yukon
- 1 1/2 cup sharp white cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 cup fennel bulb thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fennel fronds dark green leafy ends to the bulb
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Combine potatoes, 1 cup cheese, cream, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Sauté fennel bulb and onion in butter in a medium pan over medium high heat until just softened, about 3-5 minutes. Fold into potato mixture.
- Place mixture into a small oven safe dish, top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and fennel fronds. Bake at 325 degrees for about 90 minutes or until browned and crispy on top. NOTE: Baking at a higher temperature with make the cheese lump and curdle. This is a low heat dish.