Scalloped Potatoes and Fennel

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Scalloped Potatoes and Fennel
45 min.
12
307kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Scalloped Potatoes and Fennel, a vegetarian and gluten-free side dish that is sure to impress at your next gathering. This recipe combines the creamy richness of heavy whipping cream with the aromatic essence of fresh fennel and rosemary, creating a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated.

Imagine layers of tender russet potatoes, perfectly sliced and enveloped in a luscious cream mixture, all enhanced by the subtle sweetness of fennel and the robust flavor of garlic. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, making it a perfect accompaniment to any main course.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish serves 12, making it ideal for family dinners or festive occasions. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this decadent side without the guilt. The golden-brown top, achieved by a final bake at a higher temperature, adds a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy layers beneath.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Scalloped Potatoes and Fennel recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a show-stopping result. Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite dish that celebrates the simple yet profound flavors of fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 
  • large fennel bulbs fresh with fronds
  •  garlic cloves peeled smashed
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground pepper white
  • 2.3 cups heavy whipping cream 
  • inch long rosemary sprigs fresh
  • 3.5 pounds russet potatoes 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted cut into 1/2-inch cubes ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • mandoline

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheatto 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass bakingdish.
  2. Place garlic cloves and rosemarysprigs in bottom of prepared baking dish.
  3. Combine cream, coarse salt, and whitepepper in large bowl.
  4. Cut off any stalks and fronds fromfennel bulbs; discard stalks. Finely chopfennel fronds; cover and chill. Using V-sliceror mandoline, thinly slice fennel bulbs.
  5. Layer half of fennel slices evenly atopgarlic and rosemary in baking dish. Peelpotatoes and place immediately in largebowl of cold water to prevent discoloration.Working with 1 potato at a time, use aV-slicer or mandoline to thinly slice intorounds. Immediately add potatoes tobowl with cream mixture, turning to coatpotatoes. Arrange half of potato slicesevenly over fennel slices in baking dish,reserving cream mixture in bowl. Repeatlayering with remaining fennel slices,then remaining potato slices.
  6. Pour creammixture in bowl over fennel-potato mixturein baking dish. Dot with butter cubes. Coverbaking dish with foil, doming foil slightly(do not allow foil to touch potatoes).
  7. Bake scalloped potatoes until almosttender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to425°F.
  8. Remove foil and bake uncovered untilpotatoes are tender and top is deep goldenbrown, about 20 minutes longer.
  9. Removefrom oven and let rest 15 minutes.
  10. Sprinklewith reserved fennel fronds and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories307kcal
Protein6.04%
Fat57.44%
Carbs36.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.31
Glycemic Load
19.68
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.684347976809%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.42mg
Naringenin
0.42mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:307.06kcal
15.35%
Fat:20.24g
31.14%
Saturated Fat:12.81g
80.08%
Carbohydrates:28.96g
9.65%
Net Carbohydrates:25.72g
9.35%
Sugar:3.67g
4.08%
Cholesterol:60.59mg
20.2%
Sodium:524.64mg
22.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.79g
9.57%
Vitamin K:28.66µg
27.29%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.75%
Potassium:774.19mg
22.12%
Vitamin A:877.4IU
17.55%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.54%
Vitamin C:13.35mg
16.18%
Fiber:3.23g
12.93%
Phosphorus:122.91mg
12.29%
Magnesium:42.32mg
10.58%
Iron:1.63mg
9.05%
Copper:0.18mg
8.94%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.59%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.38%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.35%
Folate:32.88µg
8.22%
Calcium:75.61mg
7.56%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.3%
Vitamin D:0.78µg
5.23%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.07%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.06%
Selenium:2.41µg
3.44%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.32%
Source:Epicurious