Celeriac Fritters Recipe

Name: Celeriac Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 small red onion, chopped; 250g jar tomato pasta sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper, to taste; 125g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 large potato, grated ( 1 1/2 cups), excess moisture squeezed out Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09; 1 small celeriac or parsnip, grated (1/2 cup), excess moisture squeezed out; 1 medium brown onion, grated, excess moisture squeezed out King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1/4 cup plain flour; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons crispy shallots; 2 tablespoons oil; 60g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, extra, softened; fresh thyme sprigs, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 small red onion, chopped
250g jar tomato pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
125g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 large potato, grated ( 1 1/2 cups), excess moisture squeezed out Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09
1 small celeriac or parsnip, grated (1/2 cup), excess moisture squeezed out
1 medium brown onion, grated, excess moisture squeezed out King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1/4 cup plain flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons crispy shallots
2 tablespoons oil
60g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, extra, softened
fresh thyme sprigs, to garnish

1
Heat olive oil in a medium pan.
2
Add onion and saute until softened.
3
Add tomato sauce and sugar and bring to the boil.
4
Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
5
Season to taste and keep warm.
6
Combine Philly*, potato, celeriac, brown onion, flour, thyme, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
7
Gently fold through shallots.
8
Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
9
Cook tablespoons of mixture for 2-3 minutes each side, until crisp, golden and cooked through.
10
Drain well on paper towel.
11
Repeat for remaining mixture.
12
Place one teaspoon of sauce on top of each fritter then 1/2 a teaspoon of extra Philly* and garnish with thyme sprigs.
13
Serve immediately.

314

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 small red onion, chopped, 250g jar tomato pasta sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Celeriac Fritters falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Celeriac Fritters

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