Fennel Baked In Milk Recipe

Ingredients

3 medium fennel bulbs, fronds reserved

4 c. milk

4 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed

Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

1 c. fresh grated Parmesan

Preparation

475F oven. Remove tough outer layer of fennel. Halve bulbs lengthwise, cut into 1/2" wedges. Combine fennel, milk, 2 tbsp. butter in 4-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally til just tender, 30-45 min. Add fennel seeds, season w/ salt and pepper. W/ slotted spoon, transfer to 2-qt. baking dish. Pour 1 c. milk mixture over. Sprinkle w/ Parmesan, dot w/ remaining butter, bake til golden brown and bubbly, 20 min. Garnish w/ fronds.