CELERY ROOT AND POTATO PUREE

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This is a delicious, low-carb way to trick-out your standard mashed potatoes. By using half celery root we'll not only save a bunch of carbs, but more we'll create something very delicious and unique.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 large celery root, peeled and cut into chunks
¼ cup butter
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Place potatoes and celery root into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and coarsely mash with a potato masher.
Mash butter, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture until desired consistency is reached. Fold cream into puree until just combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g