Spinach, Fennel, & White Bean Gratin
INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients for one casserole, serving 6 as a main course, and many more as a side course
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For the filling:
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
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1 large white onion, thinly sliced
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Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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10 ounces fresh, organic Baby Spinach Leaves, roughly chopped
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1 tablespoon flour
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half
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2 (15-oz.) cans small white beans, drained and rinsed
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For the topping:
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2 cups breadcrumbs from fresh, home-made-type bread
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2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Set oven rack to middle position; preheat oven to 400F.
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