Fennel Gratin

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fennel bulbs cut into 1/ slices ( 3-4 bulbs)
• 1 tablespoon oil 
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs (or regular bread crumbs)
• 0.5 cup parmigiano reggiano grated (parmesan)
• 6 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 2 teaspoons thyme leaves chopped

Equipment

• oven
• baking pan

Directions

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.
2. Sprinkle on the mozzarella.
3. Mix the bread crumbs, parmesan, thyme and oil and sprinkle on top.
4. 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.