Baked Fennel with Parmesan and Thyme

By Jillh929

Ingredients

• 3 fennel bulbs, trimmed and split lengthwise
• 1 Tbsp softened butter
• 1/3 cup parmesan
• 4 sprigs thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450. Boil the fennel until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain fennel, cut side down, on paper towels for 5 minutes.

Please fennel cut side up in a buttered 8" baking dish and brush with butter. Season with salt and pepper and top with parmesan and thyme.

Bake until cheese is golden brown, about 20 minutes.