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Potato Fennel Gratin
12/31/2006 at 11:52am
User: Jorrene from glenndale, MI User Rating:
Excellent potato recipe. My husband isn't a potato fan but after eating this dish he asked that I make it again a week later for guests. (I added some paprika on top which gave it a nice golden brown topping.) Thanks Ina!
delicious
12/27/2006 at 06:02pm
User: Bill from Grayslake, IL User Rating:
We had 29 people over for Christmas dinner and this dish received rave reviews. Easy to prepare, I made the potatoes several hours in advance. The fennel adds a nice flavor that goes perfectly with the cheese. I heated the cream and mixed in the shredded cheese to create a smooth sauce and poured it over the potatoes. This prevents the cream and cheese from forming 'glops' amongst the potatoes.
Total Crowd-Pleaser
12/26/2007 at 06:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was a huge hit at our Christmas dinner. Totally yummy!! All proportions in the recipe turned out right. We used a high-end guyere, which I would recommend, because it really made the dish.
Fabulous
12/26/2007 at 04:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this dish for Christmas Eve dinner at my mothers. It was incredibly easy to make and it came out great. It was a big hit with everyone.
Yum!
12/26/2006 at 08:22pm
User: Leigh from Springfield, MO User Rating:
The fennel was a little hard to find, but this was a great receipe! I got many compliments at our family get-together.
Savory
12/24/2006 at 11:31am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish is perfect for any occasion. Loved the combined tastes and there are never any leftovers. Always in my recipe folder.
Foolproof
11/22/2006 at 10:08am
User: RUTH from Nashville, TN User Rating:
I've done this recipe several times now and I have people requesting the recipe. It's delicious and goes great with the lamb and carrots featured on the episode.
FANTABULOUS!!!
11/21/2007 at 03:40pm
User: Anna from Beavercreek, OH User Rating:
I NEVER MET A RECIPE FROM INA I DIDN'T LIKE, but this one is SUPERB! I did use a lot more Gruyere chese because I didn't think 1/2 lb made 2-1/2 cups of grated cheese. My goodness, I could sit down and eat THE WHOLE THING by myself. I can't wait to serve it to my guests. The fennel gave such a good flavor to this recipe, without tasting like anice. Ina you are the greatest. Thank you.
Awesome
11/18/2006 at 08:01am
User: LORRAINE from Boca Raton, FL User Rating:
A family and friends favorite! A great complement to any dinner party, but there is never any leftovers.
I can't make enough!
10/30/2007 at 03:40pm
User: Debra from Naples, FL User Rating:
This recipe is sooooo good that I NEVER have any left-overs. I think my husband asks me to make this at least every other week. It is so creamy and full of flavor. I never though he would eat fennel BUT this recipe is the PERFECT combination. Love it!!
Best potato-fennel gratin
10/28/2006 at 09:51am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wonderful flavors definitely company fare.
Excellent
10/23/2006 at 03:45pm
User: mary from iowa city, IA User Rating:
Made it for a dinner party and it was very well received. Beautiful dish, and the fennel adds a depth of flavor that is hard to beat.
Excellent--even as a reduced fat recipe
10/21/2007 at 06:09pm
User: SUSAN from Richboro, PA User Rating:
My husband, who doesn't really like vegetables, loves this recipe. Since we are watching calories and cholesterol I substitute fat free half and half for the cream and part skim mozzerella for the swiss. It still tastes fabulous!
Loved It!!!
10/19/2006 at 06:51pm
User: Stasa from newbury park, CA User Rating:
I used mozzarella cheese, and put little squares of butter on top of potatoes before baking, this gave it a great golden brown color. I also ajusted baking temperature to 375 and baked it for about 45 min, it depends how thick your potatoe slices are. Highly recomended, I will make it over and over again.
pretty good
10/18/2006 at 10:45am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
flavorful but it took a while for potatoes to get tender
AWESOME SIDE
10/12/2006 at 02:20pm
User: Lauren from Charleston, SC User Rating:
Ina Garten never Fails! AWESOME RECIPE!! I used Fontina cheese b/c gruyere was unavailable---delish! :)
Potato-Fennel Gratin
10/03/2006 at 03:46pm
User: Kathy from Inver Grove Heights, MN User Rating:
It was geat even though I forgot the cheese.
awesome dish
09/17/2006 at 11:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great looking presentation. It is bubbly and golden brown. Looks like I am having my own cooking show. The flavor and tenderness was great. This is a delicious dish. I highly recommend.
Delicious!
09/16/2007 at 07:54pm
User: Katie from Cincinnati, OH User Rating:
The potatoes were delicious. The hints of gruyere cheese were subtle, but definitelly made the recipe great. I would only suggest cutting down on the olive oil.
Excellent potato side dish
09/15/2007 at 04:11pm
User: Rick from Tarzana, CA User Rating:
I've made this several times, and it never fails to impress my dinner guests. I usually substitute Swiss cheese for Gruyere (because of price), and the result is excellent. Thanks, Ina! You're the best!
Fabulous potato dish
09/15/2006 at 03:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fun to make with kid's help, too.
Another Ina Hit!
09/09/2007 at 05:46pm
User: Phyl from Stow, OH User Rating:
This recipe is awesome! I got the ingredients to make it after I bought a new mandoline slicer (I needed to try it out!). My 10-year-old daughter and I were the only ones home for dinner that evening, and between us we ate half of this giant dish. Will definitely make again and again!
Food Heaven
08/26/2007 at 04:36pm
User: Cathleen from Half Moon Bay, CA User Rating:
I too had not cooked with fennel and still am not sure if I would like it on its own. In this gratin it was wonderful. In terms of ingredients, I followed the recipe and think that Gruyere is a must. Half way through the baking time the potatoes were not done and the top was getting brown so I just stirred everything and it turned out great.
ina garten potato gratin
08/22/2007 at 03:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have always loved scalloped potatoes, and when I watched Ina prepare this recipe, I knew right away I would LOVE IT. It is a notch above the best I ever ate.
Amazing
08/21/2007 at 12:14pm
User: Sharon from Dundee, MI User Rating:
Wow!! This was SO easy to make and it was a hit with my family. The sweetness of the sauteed fennel and onions really compliments the richness of the dish. I recommend this to EVERYONE!!
Fantastic Fennel and Potato Gratin
08/16/2007 at 12:32am
User: George from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
Easy recipe, oustanding results. Thank you, Ina!
A keeper
07/05/2007 at 12:50am
User: Lori from Laguna Niguel, CA User Rating:
I have made this wonderful dish on a couple of occasions for all age groups including children and it has been a BIG HIT !! The fennel is such a nice subtle additional flavor to the potatoes and cheese. Lori, Laguna Niguel
Changed a couple
06/26/2007 at 07:24pm
User: Lynn from Conneaut Lake, PA User Rating:
of things, I did not have any Gryere so i used extra sharp cheddar cheese instead. Also added sausage to make a main dish, and WOW amazing! It was delicious! I had never used fennel before, but was so pleased with the awesome flavor it adds.
Potato/fennel gratin
06/07/2006 at 05:14am
User: Karen from Graham, WA User Rating:
Potato/fennel gratin was delicious. Big hit with family and friends.
GREAT!!
05/10/2005 at 11:50am
User: Mary from Edina, MN User Rating:
I deviated from the recipe only in that I added more onion (carmelized) and I used shredded swiss cheese - plus I added a clove of crushed garlic and fresh thyme. These are the tastiest potatoes I have EVER made or tasted. Just great. You'll love them.
one slight change
05/08/2005 at 08:19pm
User: JASON from westwood, NJ User Rating:
I have now served this to family/friends on a few occasions, and it's a hit ever time. I made one slight change, in that i used leeks, rather than fennel. Worked out great and there is never a left over with this dish.
Classy comfort food
04/08/2007 at 01:10pm
User: Deborah from Twinsburg, OH User Rating:
Ina is amazing. This dish is true perfection - guests were raving and I have shared the recipe countless times. One tip - I did not saute the onions and fennel - merley added them to the other ingredients - and it was fabulous!
Easter Dinner
04/01/2008 at 11:43am
User: Tiffany from Malibu, CT User Rating:
I have made this recipe a million times and it always come out great. I have served it with beef tenderlion and lamb and it compliments both really well. I highly recommend it!
Excellent!
03/30/2005 at 10:19pm
User: NANCY from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
I highly recommend it. A staple in my home.
Very Rich and Good Potato Dish
03/30/2005 at 10:53am
User: S from Chagrin Falls, OH User Rating:
I made this for a large crowd. Doubled the recipe and poured into a 6 quart baking dish the day before. Brought to room temp. and baked for 2 hours. It was still very creamy when taken out of the oven but perfect after it set for an hour. A vegetable slicer made all the difference, thank you for sharing that trick!
Easy and delicious!
03/28/2006 at 05:45pm
User: Vicki from Flowood, MS User Rating:
Ina's dishes are always so good. I made this for dinner last night, and it was a huge hit. This was my first try with fennel, as I never knew what to do with it. It is a subtle flavor and adds a unique taste to the potatoes. I will definitely prepare it again!
The best gratin that I've ever had
03/28/2005 at 06:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The Contessa knows potatoes. This was the best Potato gratin that I've ever eaten. It's definately a must have with any kind of meat.
Unbelieveably Good!
03/28/2005 at 09:07am
User: SARA from Tampa, FL User Rating:
Mde this for Easter dinner. I'd never used fennel before, and it gave the potatoes a wonderful, subtle flavor. This is the BEST gratin recipe I've ever made...my husband's still raving! Thanks, Ina!!!
Wonderful!
03/26/2006 at 02:46pm
User: Karen from Glendora, CA User Rating:
These potatoes are to die for! Made them for my husband and I, so I cut the recipe in half. Still have enough for another meal. Try them! They are so creamy and delicious! Yum!
Best ever potatoes
03/26/2005 at 01:12pm
User: JOY from Georgetown, SC User Rating:
Made this for our son and his wife and we all loved it. My 2-year ole twin granddaughters ate it cold the next day and loved it that way. The fennel adds just enough interest without beihng overpowering. Will be on my all-time favorite list of potatoe dishes. Joy from S.C.
Best potato gratin!!!!!
03/25/2006 at 11:39am
User: beth from lancaster, OH User Rating:
Creamy and rich potato dish, you can't stop eating it!!!!
YUMMY
03/24/2008 at 12:34pm
User: H from sss sss, NJ User Rating:
I made a completely "Barefoot" Easter: Mushroom Las, Potato and Fennel Gratin, Ham with Mango Chutney glaze, and Lemon Bars. EVERYTHING was perfect and super easy! Thanks BC...you are the best!
I'd rather have cheddar
03/24/2006 at 09:19pm
User: Tahisha from Lansing, MI User Rating:
This is good, but would rather have my potatoes with plain ole cheddar.
teaching an old dog new tricks
03/22/2007 at 06:56pm
User: Jeanette from North Providence, RI User Rating:
At the age of 54, I'm learning to cook. My own mother was the opposite of adventurous when it came to cooking, and now with Foodnetwork, I've found something I love. I'd even love to go to culinary school. This Potato-Fennel Gratin is my favorite way to eat potatoes, and it's thanks to Ina Garten, who made it look so easy to do, that I attempted it the first time. Kudos to Ina and her endlessly creative and adventurous cooking spirit for inspiring so many to try new things. You are the best. Jeanette Barrett North Providence, Rhode Island
Extremely creamy and delicious
03/22/2006 at 01:03pm
User: susanna from carrollton, TX User Rating:
This recipe for a gratin is tough to beat. I added 1/4 cup of bread crumbs to the gruyere topping along with some freshly grated nutmeg and it was awesome. I would serve this anytime as a perfect compliment to any meat or fish dish.
Great Potatoes
03/20/2006 at 06:34pm
User: Linda from Jenison, MI User Rating:
This was an awesome recipe. The fennel added and nice sweet touch. Thank you.
delicious delicious!!!
03/20/2005 at 12:16am
User: melissa from Redondo Beach, CA User Rating:
I made this dish for my boyfriend and it surpassed my expectations! Totally creamy and cheesy, just a small portion will satisfy the palate. My boyfriend loved it and has added this dish to his MUST EAT list :)
Outstanding
03/18/2008 at 08:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was surprisingly delicious. The fennel added a subtle taste that was wonderfully satisfying. I received rave reviews from friends and family and will keep it on the top of my recipe pile.
Awesome - I serve these at every dinner party!
03/17/2006 at 03:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These potatoes are great for entertaining - make a nice big portion, are easy and so tasty. I always get rave reviews and the leftovers are just as good.
A man's dish
03/12/2007 at 12:09pm
User: Violet from Citrus Heights, CA User Rating:
The men in my family loved this dish! I have made it a permanent addition to my recipe book. It is a change from the usual potato gratin, and a great surprise for guests.
Another Homerun for Ina
03/11/2007 at 06:55am
User: Keisha from Plainfield, IL User Rating:
Simply great! This is a fan favorite in my home. If I want to impress guests, I make this dish.
Yummy
03/10/2008 at 10:25am
User: im from wayne, NJ User Rating:
DEE LISH!!!!!!!!
In a Pinch
03/08/2007 at 11:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I needed a potato dish one evening for company and I remembered this recipe. I did not have fennel on hand and did not have the time to cook the onion, so I just used the potato with the cream and cheese. It was still fantastic! Complete sin.
um um ummm
02/26/2007 at 06:23pm
User: Bonnie from Mahwah, NJ User Rating:
This dish was great and very easy to make. I love the fact it had fennal in it.
Sequatchie Cove Items
02/24/2007 at 02:18pm
User: Merilee from Chattanooga, TN User Rating:
Very good. I used leeks instead of the yellow onion, but will probably use both next time. Will also add more fennel. It was delicious!
Awesome!
02/17/2007 at 05:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
One of my all time favorites!
Awesome company fare
02/17/2007 at 10:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This gratin is so creamy and tasty. One of the best--great for company--lots of it, and yummee!
Easy and delicious
02/17/2007 at 02:34am
User: Angela from Gresham, OR User Rating:
Wonderful! I used monterey jack cheese instead because it is what I had on hand, and it still turned out great. I also put a few pads of butter on the top of the gratin which added extra flavor. This dish makes wonderful leftovers. I will definitely make this again and again!
Great Gratin
02/14/2007 at 08:16am
User: SHARON from Dundee, MI User Rating:
Easy and FUN to make. Used Parmesan cheese for the last half cup since I ran out of Gruyere. Creamy and very tasty. Just plain wonderful dish. I will make it again! The fennel scared me at first being that I don't like the licorice taste but it's flavor changed once sauteed. TRY THIS RECIPE
Now my fav
01/14/2007 at 07:59pm
User: kaylene from Rohnert Park, CA User Rating:
Went to my son and his girlfriends house for dinner we fell in love with the menu everything was excellent especially the potatos!! When I found out Lauren got the recipe off foodnetwork. Now I'm a regular on the websight. Thank You keep up the good work.
SUPERB
01/14/2006 at 01:23pm
User: DEBBIE from ROCHESTER, NY User Rating:
NOT ONLY IS THIS SUPER EASY IT'S FABULOUS. EVEN MY 11 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO IGNORE HER INITIAL TREPIDATION WITH THE FENNEL AND LOVES THESE POTATOES ANOTHER GREAT ONE FROM INA. WISH I WERE HER NEIGHBOR
Potato-Fennel Gratin
01/14/2006 at 08:27am
User: carlene from lake orion, MI User Rating:
This dish was awesome! The fennel, was yummy and different. The Gruyere cheese made it melt in your mouth. My husband loved it! I can't wait to fix this one again. Thanks Barefoot Contessa. Carlene - Michigan
Incredible
01/07/2008 at 09:23pm
User: C. from McDonough, GA User Rating:
Easy and so incredibaly delicious!
Simple and delicious
01/05/2008 at 06:39pm
User: veronica from humble, TX User Rating:
I made this recipe the other day and if I could give it 10 stars I would.Its so easy to prepare that you really can't mess it up.Once I took it out of the oven and it had cooled down a bit I could not stop eating it. It will make a wonderful side dish for future dinner parties.
the star on my christmas dinner tree
01/05/2008 at 01:16pm
User: rosanna from bristol, PA User Rating:
i worked all day to make a diverse dinner and this recipe was simple and elegant. Don't substitute any other cheese for the gruyere.. rosanna
Delicious and Easy
01/04/2008 at 11:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was asked to bring a potato dish for family Christmas gathering. Including me, there were other 3 people brought potato dish. Mine was gone in a minute!!! Everybody thought I spent a long time to make this dish, and it isn't at all!!! Thanks Ina!
Good job, Ina!!
01/04/2008 at 03:18pm
User: Anne from Gillespie, IL User Rating:
I made this dish along with Beef and Butternut Squash Stew (Giada), and my husband, a friend, sister and brother-in-law, and myself all give a "thumbs-up!" Very creamy. I'm sure it would have been even better with the right kind of cheese (live in small town) and no one had Gruyere - I had smoked Gouda and used it - not bad!