Fennel Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 small fennel bulbs (about 2 lb.), halved
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0.
Butter a 9 x 12-inch baking dish. Blanch the fennel for 12 to 15 minutes and drain.
Arrange cut side up in the baking dish.
Season to taste and pour the chicken broth over.
Sprinkle with the cheese.
Dot with butter and bake in the upper third of the oven for half an hour or until the top is golden.
Serves 6 to 8.