POTATO AND CELERY ROOT GRATIN WITH FONTINA CHEE]SE

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Potato and Celery Root Gratin with Fontina Chee]se image

Categories     Cheese     Potato     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Casserole/Gratin     Celery     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 1-pound celery roots, peeled, halved, thinly sliced
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup canned chicken broth
8 ounces Fontina cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Mix salt, pepper and nutmeg in small bowl. Sprinkle half of shallots in 16-cup oval gratin dish or 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Top with half of celery root and half of potatoes. Sprinkle half of spice mixture over. Repeat layering with remaining shallots, celery root, potatoes and spice mixture. Bring cream and broth to simmer in medium saucepan. Pour over vegetables. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake until vegetables are almost tender, about 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450° F. Press potatoes with spatula to even thickness. Bake uncovered until juices thicken, about 10 minutes. Top with cheese. Bake until cheese melts and browns, about 15 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Shamas Khalil
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Overall, I thought this gratin was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


Jose Andrade
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I found this gratin to be a bit too rich. I would probably use less butter and cream next time.


Mohamed Mmsjdj
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The gratin was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would use less cheese next time.


Danielle Holdgrafer
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The gratin was too runny. I think I would cook it for a little longer next time.


Mazedul Islam
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This gratin is a bit bland. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


MD Mukul Gazi
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It's a delicious and unique dish.


Adrian Brown
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This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Md jholil Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of celery root, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The cheese and potatoes masked the celery root flavor.


Nadeem Abbasi
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This gratin is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing!


dhoneshor ray
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I made this gratin for my family and they all loved it. It's a great comfort food dish.


Husnain Aslam
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This gratin is so cheesy and flavorful. I love the combination of potatoes and celery root.


samaan Apdi
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I've made this gratin several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and celery root.


Rotshidzwa Zwavhude
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients. The leftovers are also delicious.


Abhishek Ganesh
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I made this gratin for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sim Khan
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This potato and celery root gratin is a delicious and comforting dish. The potatoes and celery root are cooked perfectly, and the Fontina cheese is melted and bubbly. I loved the addition of the thyme and nutmeg, which gave the dish a wonderful flavo