For a richer flavor, use a high-quality, flavorful chicken broth. If making ahead, cover the casserole and chill for up to 1 day. Wrap the remaining fennel fronds in a damp paper towel, seal in a plastic bag, and chill. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold. A sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper adds a nice touch. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
Baked Fennel with Gorgonzola
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS24
Transform humble fennel into a show-stopping side dish with creamy Gorgonzola and a golden-brown crust. This make-ahead marvel is guaranteed to impress, and the simple preparation will be our little secret.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate10 g
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Cholesterol15 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein6 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium380 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Prepare the Fennel: Rinse the fennel bulbs. Trim off the stems, reserving about 1 cup of the tender green fronds. Trim any bruised or dry spots from the bulbs. Halve each bulb lengthwise, from stem through root end. (5 minutes)
02
Step
30 mins
Poach the Fennel: Arrange the fennel bulb halves in a 10-inch skillet. Add the chicken broth. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the fennel is tender when pierced, about 20-25 minutes. Transfer the fennel to a shallow 9-10 inch casserole dish, arranging the cut sides up. (30 minutes)
03
Step
10 mins
Reduce the Broth: Boil the broth in the skillet, uncovered, over high heat until it reduces to about 1/2 cup. Stir in half of the reserved fennel fronds. Spoon this mixture evenly over the fennel in the casserole dish. (10 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Prepare the Gorgonzola Topping: In a small bowl, mash the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese with the dried bread crumbs until well combined. Dot this mixture evenly over the fennel. (5 minutes)
05
Step
20 mins
Bake: Bake the casserole, uncovered, in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until the cheese begins to brown and the fennel is heated through, about 20 minutes. Tuck the remaining fennel fronds around the fennel before serving. Season to taste with salt. (20 minutes)
06
StepServe: Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Carolyn Anderson
Jun 10, 2025Reducing the broth is key to the flavor of this dish. Don't skip that step!
Roxane Mertz
May 21, 2025This is my new favorite side dish.
Asa Upton
May 12, 2025I made this for Thanksgiving, and it was a huge hit. I will definitely be making it again!
Giuseppe Hirthe
Apr 27, 2025The fennel fronds add such a fresh flavor. I never knew fennel could be so good!
Amelia Kemmer
Apr 22, 2025Definitely a keeper!
Holly Lehner
Apr 13, 2025Followed this recipe exactly and it was restaurant quality!
Demarco Hauck
Apr 11, 2025This recipe was surprisingly easy and absolutely delicious! My guests were so impressed!
Danny Legros
Apr 3, 2025I didn't have Gorgonzola, so I used goat cheese instead. It was still amazing!
Armando Terry
Mar 20, 2025I made this ahead of time, as suggested, and it was so convenient. It tasted even better the next day!