Celery Root & Apple Gratin
Servings:
6 to 8
prep time:
25 mins
cook time:
1 hour 15 mins
Total time:
1 hour 40 mins
Ingredients
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2 large (approx. 1-1.5 pounds each) celery roots, peeled
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2 Granny Smith (or other tart) apples, peeled
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8 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
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Vermont Creamery Crème Fraîche
16 ounces
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
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1 heaping tablespoon whole grain or Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon everything bagel topping, optional
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salt and pepper
Directions
- Heat oven to 375ºF. Butter a 13x9-inch (or equivalent sized) casserole dish.
- Using mandoline or sharp knife, cut celery root and apples into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
- Stir together crème fraîche, mustard, and 4 teaspoons chives in bowl.
- Layer one-third of celery root and apple slices in bottom of prepared casserole, reserving best looking slices for top. Season generously with salt and pepper. Spread one-third of crème fraȋche mixture on top; sprinkle with one-third of cheese. Repeat twice more; top with remaining chives and bagel seasoning, if using.
- Cover casserole tightly with foil. Bake 50-60 minutes or until sauce starts to bubble around edges. Remove foil; bake 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown and celery root is tender when pierced. Let cool 20 minutes before serving.
