Parmesan-topped Fennel Puree

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy		Purees	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	T	Unsalted butter, melted
		Salt to taste
		White pepper to taste
2	T	Grated Parmesan
2	T	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.  From Tuscon area newspapers, 1994, 3rd quarter, courtest Mike
Orchekowski. File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/tn-94q3.zip

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 148 Calories From Fat: 42 Total Fat: 4.8g Cholesterol: 12.1mg Sodium: 207.9mg Potassium: 623.3mg Carbohydrates: 22.7g Fiber: 3.9g Sugar: 2.1g Protein: 5.1g

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