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Potato-Fennel Gratin

Gardening Guide: Fennel: How to Grow this Herb and Spice in Your Garden

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Potato-Fennel Gratin

Delight your taste buds with this Potato-Fennel Gratin — a creamy, cheesy, and buttery combination of silky-smooth potatoes and fennel!

By Norann Oleson

Potato-fennel gratin

Potato-Fennel Gratin

Will there ever be a combination as perfect as potatoes and cheese? I’d say this combination of potatoes, cheese, and fennel is definitely a runner-up! If you’re searching for a luxurious side dish to wow all your guests at a dinner party, look no further than this Potato-Fennel Gratin. It’s sure to delight guests of all ages, regardless of whether they’re picky children or refined adults. (If they’re refined children or picky adults — well, I’m sure they’ll enjoy it too.)

Each bite of this Potato-Fennel Gratin feels like heaven. The heavy cream provides a smooth backdrop to the rich, salty, and mildly earthy Gruyère cheese; the thin potato slices are soft and filling, and the sautéed fennel and onions add a surprisingly sweet spot.

Even with how elegant it looks, it’s still easy to make — you’re essentially just mixing ingredients together and laying them in a baking dish. It does take a total of one hour and 40 minutes to prepare, but I guarantee your kitchen will smell glorious while it’s baking in the oven — all the better to rev up your appetite! It’s great as a side dish for chicken or pork, but you might just find yourself sneaking in more bites of this than the main course!

To get the best results for your potato slices, try using a mandoline slicer for consistent thinness. Just be careful when using one, because those blades are wicked sharp! If you cut yourself while slicing, it’s likely to be deep. To protect yourself, consider getting some cut-resistant gloves or a mandoline with a “safe” design.

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Potato-fennel gratin

Potato-Fennel Gratin

Delight your taste buds with this Potato-Fennel Gratin — a creamy, cheesy, and buttery combination of silky-smooth potatoes and fennel!

  • Author: Norann Oleson
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 10 1x
  • Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

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  • 2 fennel bulbs, fronds (the leafy top) removed, and cut into slices
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (try using a mandoline slicer for the most consistent thinness)
  • 2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons, heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 2 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Butter a 10 x 15 x 2 inch glass baking dish.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a medium-size sauté pan, sautéing the fennel and onions together over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until tender.
  4. Place potato slices in a large mixing bowl with 2 cups of cream, 2 cups of Gruyère cheese, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add cooked fennel and onions to the potato mixture and mix well.
  6. Pour entire mixture into buttered baking dish, and press down lightly to even out.
  7. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of cream and 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, then sprinkle evenly on top.
  8. Bake for 1 hour, 15 minutes in the pre-heated oven, until potatoes are tender and the top is brown and bubbly.
  9. Cool for 10 minutes before serving hot.

Fennel deserves a lot more love and attention from food gardeners! The Fabulous Fennel Gardening Guide will give you everything you need to know about fennel, including planting tips, harvesting methods, and quick-and-easy recipes that will please even the most discriminating diner! Check it out and start growing fennel today.

Have you tried this recipe? It’s delicious and easy—how did it turn out for you? Please comment below.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • A Word About the Types of Fennel
  • Fennel is Not Such a ‘Friendly Plant’
  • Getting Started with Your Fennel Plants
  • Soil, Sun, and Watering Requirements for Your Fennel
  • Dealing with Fennel Pests
  • Dealing with Fennel Diseases
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Fennel
  • Plant Profiles

  • Romanesco Heirloom Fennel
  • Orion Fennel
  • Cantino Fennel
  • Zefa Fino Fennel
  • Dulce Fennel
  • Bronze Fennel
  • Trieste Fennel
  • Recipes

  • Ice Cream Sundae with Nuts and Fennel
  • Fennel and Kale Pancakes
  • One-Pot Chicken with Fennel and Tomatoes
  • Potato-Fennel Gratin
  • Rigatoni with Fennel and Capers
  • Shaved Fennel Salad
  • Roasted Fennel
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Fennel
  • Health Benefits of Fennel
  • Resources about Fennel
  • Fennel Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • How to Turn Anyone Into a Fennel Lover
  • Fabulous Fennel: All You Need to Know about Planting, Harvesting, and Cooking this Unique Flavorful Food

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