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Fennel with Cheese

List of Ingredients

1-1/2 pound fennel, thinly sliced (Trim bulb base and leaves. Using a sharp knife, cut through the bulb of the fennel vertically.)

Salt

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1-1/2 cups finely grated Gruyere or Cheddar cheese

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Pepper

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese



Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an ovenproof serving dish. Cook the fennel in boiling salted water for 6 minutes, or until just tender.

2. Meanwhile, Sprinkle the flour onto melted butter and stir over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until straw-colored. Remove from heat and gradually stir in the milk. Return to heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thick and smooth. Add the Gruyere and nutmeg and season to taste. Stir until the cheese is melted.

3. Drain the fennel; stir into the cheese sauce. Transfer to the prepared dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, until the topping is golden. Serve at once.

Serves 4

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From: Nice ‘N Easy Family Cookbook, Volume 6.

Calories 375