Fennel Gratin

By rrxing

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fennel bulbs (about 3-4 bulbs), fronds and stems removed and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (or regular bread crumbs)
• 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan), grated
• 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil

Preparation

Step 1

Boil the fennel in water until tender, about 5-6 minutes and drain.
Toss the fennel in the olive oil along with the salt and pepper and place it into a baking dish.
Sprinkle on the mozzarella.
Mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan, thyme and oil and sprinkle on top.
Bake in a preheated 375F oven, covered for 20 minutes, remove the cover and bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes.