Celery Gratin

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.
Yield 8 servings
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This celery gratin was a dish our family came to love. My grandmother knew how to create a dish out of just a few simple ingredients. —David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash ground nutmeg
  • 8 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
  • 6 slices white bread, crusts removed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Stir in cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg until combined. Stir in celery and leaves; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  2. Tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Drizzle over bread crumbs; toss to coat. Sprinkle over celery mixture.
  3. Bake until bubbly and topping is golden brown, 25-30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 331 calories, 27g fat (17g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

This celery gratin was a dish our family came to love. My grandmother knew how to create a dish out of just a few simple ingredients. —David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington
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