Delia Smith's Gratin of Celery With Stilton
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
2-4
ingredients
- 8 ounces celery ribs
- 1 1⁄2 ounces Stilton cheese
- 2 tablespoons low-fat creme fraiche
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- celery salt
directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly butter a small gratin dish.
- Put a pot that can fit a steamer basket on to boil (you can also use an electric steamer for this step later on if you prefer).
- Start off by trimming the celery stalks and cutting them into 3 to 5 inch lengths so they fit snugly into the gratin dish.
- Peel them to get rid of any stringy bits.
- Put them into the steamer basket or in an electric steamer and steam for 7 minutes.
- Arrange the celery over the base of the gratin dish and add some seasoning.
- Crumble the Stilton all over the celery, tucking it into any gaps as well.
- Spoon the creme fraiche over the celery, using a spatula to spread it evenly all over the surface.
- Toss the breadcrumbs in the melted butter, then sprinkle them evenly over the top and give them a light sprinkling of celery salt.
- Put the dish in the centre of the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, until the top has browned nicely and the celery stalks are tender.
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