Potato Fennel Gratin

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Potato Fennel Gratin
1500 min.
8
192kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure that brings the comforting flavors of Potato Fennel Gratin to your table! This gluten-free side dish is perfect for elevating any meal, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy family dinner. With its rich layers of tender, thinly sliced potatoes and aromatic fennel, this gratin promises to provide a satisfying balance of flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

The combination of creamy Gruyère cheese, mixed into the beautifully roasted vegetables, adds a luscious creaminess that melts into every bite. The subtle anise notes from the fennel compliment the starchy goodness of the potatoes, creating a dish that is both unique and familiar. The use of fresh fennel fronds as a garnish enhances the visual appeal, making your gratin as appetizing to look at as it is to eat.

As you prepare this dish, you’ll savor the fragrant aroma filling your kitchen as it bakes to golden perfection. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural flavors to shine through, making it a favorite among both novice and seasoned cooks. Plus, with a relatively easy preparation and a bake time that allows other meal components to come together, this gratin is the ideal solution for those looking to impress without the stress.

So gather your kitchen tools, and let’s dive into the wonderful world of Potato Fennel Gratin—your guests will surely be grateful for this delicious addition to the table!

Ingredients

  • pound fennel bulb with fronds
  • ounces gruyere cheese grated
  • pounds potato boiling
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in lower third of oven. Butter a 2-quart shallow flameproof gratin pan or baking dish (not glass.)
  2. Cut fronds from fennel and chop enough to measure 1 tablespoon. Set aside.
  3. Cut off and discard stalks. Quarter fennel lengthwise and cut very thinly with slicer into a large bowl.
  4. Peel potatoes and cut very thinly with slicer into bowl.
  5. Add butter with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss to coat.
  6. Transfer vegetables to gratin dish, spreading them out in an even layer, and cover tightly with foil.
  7. Bake 30 minutes, then reduce oven to 350°F and continue to bake until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes more.
  8. Remove from oven and remove foil, then sprinkle gratin evenly with cheese.
  9. Preheat broiler and broil gratin 4 to 5 inches from heat just until cheese is lightly golden 4 to 5 minutes.
  10. Let gratin stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories192kcal
Protein12.25%
Fat42.94%
Carbs44.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.63
Glycemic Load
1.07
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.272173907446%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.61mg
Quercetin
0.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:191.72kcal
9.59%
Fat:9.46g
14.55%
Saturated Fat:5.74g
35.9%
Carbohydrates:22.21g
7.4%
Net Carbohydrates:18.53g
6.74%
Sugar:3.73g
4.15%
Cholesterol:26.95mg
8.98%
Sodium:126.58mg
5.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.07g
12.15%
Vitamin K:39.68µg
37.79%
Potassium:761.01mg
21.74%
Vitamin C:16.56mg
20.07%
Phosphorus:163.54mg
16.35%
Calcium:148.2mg
14.82%
Fiber:3.69g
14.74%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.51%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.41%
Copper:0.19mg
9.7%
Magnesium:38.56mg
9.64%
Folate:37µg
9.25%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.4%
Vitamin A:361.97IU
7.24%
Iron:1.26mg
7.01%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.95%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.06%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.15%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.02%
Selenium:2.58µg
3.68%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.56%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.04%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious