POTATO, CELERY ROOT AND STILTON GRATIN

Potato, Celery Root and Stilton Gratin image

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled, thinly sliced
1 pound celery root (celeriac), peeled, halved, thinly sliced
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
2 cups crumbled Stilton cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy large skillet. Bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 10 minutes, turning vegetables occasionally.
Using slotted spoon, transfer half of vegetables to 9x13-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over. Top with remaining vegetables. Pour cooking liquid over. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over. Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until liquid is almost absorbed, about 55 minutes. Cool 20 minutes before serving.