Fennel Baked in Milk

A great recipe for those not sure what to do with a bulb of fennel!

Ingredients

• 1.5 medium bulbs fennel, fronds reserved
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• .5 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• .5 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

1. Heat oven to 475°. Remove tough outer layer of fennel. Halve bulbs lengthwise and cut into 1⁄2″ wedges.
2. Combine fennel, milk, and 1 tbsp. butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until fennel is just tender, 30–45 minutes. Add fennel seeds and season with salt and pepper.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fennel to al baking dish; pour .5 cup of the milk mixture over fennel. Sprinkle with Parmesan, dot with remaining butter, and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
4. Serve garnished with some of the fronds.