CELERY ROOT AU GRATIN

Celery Root au Gratin image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large celery root, about 2 pounds
2 potatoes, about 1 pound
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Peel celery root and cut into 1-inch cubes. There should be 6 to 7 cups.
Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Combine potatoes and celery-root pieces in a saucepan. Add water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to a boil and cook about 15 minutes or until vegetable pieces are tender.
Meanwhile, preheat broiler to high.
Drain vegetables and pour them into the bowl of a food processor. Blend thoroughly and add salt, pepper, nutmeg, butter and cream. Blend well.
Spoon and scrape mixture into a small baking dish and smooth over the top. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
Place dish under broiler about 6 inches from heat. Broil about 5 minutes or until cheese is nicely browned and glazed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 298, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 873 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams