Karden in Soße (Karden zu Weihnachten) Rezept

Zubereitung Karden in Soße (Karden zu Weihnachten)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Trim and clean the cardoon stalks by removing all the tough outer strings and cut into 10 cm pieces.

3. 3

   Boil the cardoon pieces in salted water with a tablespoon of lemon juice until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain the cardoon and set aside.

5. 5

   In a saucepan, melt butter and lightly fry finely chopped onion and garlic until softened.

6. 6

   Add flour to the mixture and cook while stirring for a couple of minutes to make a roux.

7. 7

   Gradually add milk while whisking to create a smooth béchamel sauce.

8. 8

   Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

9. 9

   Place the cooked cardoon pieces in a baking dish and pour the béchamel sauce over them evenly.

10. 10

    Sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs on top.

11. 11

    Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

12. 12

    Serve hot as a festive side dish.