5 from 14 votes
Fennel Baked in Cream
Fennel Baked in Cream features wedges of fennel cooked gently in heavy cream with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and butter, then baked until tender and browned. The result is a rich, tender vegetable dish with a golden crust and a creamy interior enhanced by the savory depth of cheese and butter.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
660 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds (about 2 large bulbs) fennel stalks removed, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) wide wedges
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese finely grated
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 to 4 tablespoons butter cut into small chunks, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- In a bowl, toss together the fennel, cream, and 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish and dot with as much or as little of the butter as you wish, depending on how rich a dish you prefer. (You can assemble the ingredients in the baking dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours if you need to get the prep work done ahead of time.)
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until the fennel is tender and the surface is well browned, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- The dish can be assembled and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Adjust butter quantity to control how rich the final dish tastes.
- Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for best flavor and browning.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
660kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
204mg
(68%)
Sodium
735mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 660
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 660kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 735mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.