Fennel Au Gratin

• 2 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add fennel; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Gruyere cheese. Pour over fennel and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Cover and bake at 375u0b0 for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown and bubbly.

fennel bulbs, butter, allpurpose, salt, ground pepper, heavy whipping cream, gruyere, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fennel-au-gratin/ (may not work)