Cauliflower and Fennel Gratin

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 head cabbage broken into florets (2 lbs.)
• 1 large bulb fennel, cored, trimmed & cut into 1/4" slices
• 1/2 cup chopped fennel fronds
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup Gruyere, Comte or Swiss (4 oz.)
• 2/3 cup course fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degreese. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add cauliflower and saute 4 minutes. Add fennel slices and saute 4 - 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with flour, salt, and nutmeg; add fennel fronds, and lightly toss together.
2. 2
   Spoon into a 2-quart gratin or baking dish. Pour cream over mixture. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients.
3. 3
   Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until top is browned and crispy.