• Soothing Fennel, Potato, and Leek Gratin

    From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to All on Thu Aug 15 09:52:57 2024
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    Title: Soothing Fennel, Potato, And Leek Gratin
    Categories: Casseroles
    Yield: 4 Servings

    2 lg Fennel bulbs
    1 Leek
    2 Red skinned potatoes; peeled
    1/4 c Olive oil (60 ml)
    Sea salt flakes
    Black pepper
    3 cl Garlic; minced
    1 1/4 c Single pure cream (310 ml)
    2 c Fresh bread crumbs
    1/2 c Gruyere or cheddar (50 g);
    -grated

    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

    Slice fennel in half lengthways, then slice crossways in 1 cm thick
    slices. Cut leek in half lengthways then cut into 5 mm (1/4") slices.
    Slice potatoes in 5 mm slices.

    In a large fry pan over medium heat add olive oil, fennel, leek, and a
    generous pinch of salt. Stir frequently and cook until fennel starts
    to break down and caramelise (about 5 minutes)

    While fennel is cooking place potato, garlic, and cream in baking
    dish and stir well. When fennel is slightly cooked add to potato and
    cream mix and stir through well. Season with salt and pepper and make
    sure everything is mixed nicely.

    Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil
    sprinkle top evenly with crumbs and cheese then bake a further 10 to
    15 minutes until top is golden.

    Gratin can be prepared several hours beforehand and reheated before
    serving.

    Recipe by Elizabeth Mars

    Adapted from: More Fish, More Veg by Tom Walton

    Recipe FROM: <https://thebackyardlemontree.com/2024/08/14/
    soothing-fennel-potato-and-leek-gratin-recipe/>

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