Food and Recipes Recipes Fennel-and-Potato Gratin Be the first to rate & review! Fennel-and-Potato Gratin gets a punch of flavor from nutmeg and fennel. This cheesy potato gratin is impressive enough for a holiday party, but it's easy enough to put together on a busy weeknight. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on September 20, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jennifer Davick Hands On Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 22 mins Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups half-and-half 1/2 (10-oz.) block sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 large baking potatoes (about 2 lb.), peeled and thinly sliced 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced Garnish: rosemary sprigs Directions Preheat oven to 400°. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot; sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in half-and-half; cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Whisk in cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in salt and next 2 ingredients. Layer potato and fennel slices alternately in a lightly greased, broiler-safe ceramic 2-qt. casserole dish. Spread cheese sauce over layers. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 400° for 50 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to broil with oven rack 5 inches from heat. Uncover dish, and broil 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish, if desired. Rate it Print