Potato and Celery Root Gratin Recipe

Name: Potato and Celery Root Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish; 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled; 2 pounds (2 large) celery root, peeled; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Whole nutmeg or pinch of ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
2 pounds (2 large) celery root, peeled
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Whole nutmeg or pinch of ground nutmeg
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
3
With a mandoline or other vegetable slicer, slice the potatoes and celery roots about 1/16 inch thick.
4
Keep the two vegetables separate.
5
Warm the butter in a 6-quart pot over medium heat.
6
Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Add the milk and cream and bring to a simmer.
8
Add the celery roots and cook for about 3 minutes, then add the potatoes, salt, several grinds of black pepper, and a few gratings of nutmeg.
9
Cook, stirring, until the liquid thickens, about 7 minutes.
10
Stir in the cheese.
11
Transfer to the baking dish and spread evenly with a wooden spoon.
12
Bake until the potatoes and celery root are tender when pierced and the top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
13
Serve warm, not hot.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish, 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, 2 pounds (2 large) celery root, peeled, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Potato and Celery Root Gratin falls under the General 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.

Potato and Celery Root Gratin

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