Romanesco with Crispy Panko
Description
Try this easy romanesco recipe - romanesco is par-boiled and then baked in the oven with a crispy panko and Parmesan cheese crust.
Ingredients
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butter for baking dish
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1 head Romanesco, leaves and stems removed
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced and chilled
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a 10-inch oval au-gratin baking dish.
2
Separate romanesco into large florets.
3
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add romanesco florets and boil until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
4
Arrange florets in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning; dot with thin slices of butter. Sprinkle with panko and Parmesan cheese.
5
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.