CELERY SMASHERS WITH CREAM GRAVY

Celery Smashers with Cream Gravy image

This recipe is a great taste improvement on regular old mashed potatoes. The cream gravy is excellent.

Provided by VICKI L

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons butter, divided
⅓ cup diced celery hearts
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon celery salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
⅓ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Saute celery and onion for about 8 minutes, or until tender.
To the cooked potatoes add the celery and onion, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup cream, celery salt and ground black pepper. With an electric mixer on low, beat until desired consistency is reached.
To make the gravy melt 2 teaspoons butter in a small saucepan. Add flour and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook over medium-high heat until thickened. Stir in 1/3 cup cream and onion powder; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.4 calories, Carbohydrate 70.4 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 242.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g