Parmesan-topped fennel puree
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lb Potatoes peeled & quartered
- 2 Fennel bulbs trimmed and -chopped
- 2 c Defatted chicken broth
- 1/2 c Skim milk
- 2 tb Unsalted butter melted Salt to taste White pepper to taste
- 2 tb Grated Parmesan
- 2 tb Flavored bread crumbs
Instructions:
Boil potatoes until tender; about 30 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to a mixing bowl and mash well. Meanwhile in another saucepan combine fennel with the broth and cook over medium heat until tender; about 15 minutes. Drain and puree in food processor. Add to potatoes along with the milk and butter. Then transfer to oven-proof casserole; top with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Brown under broiler for a few minutes.



