Mashed Potatoes With Celery Root

Name: Mashed Potatoes With Celery Root
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 lb celery root, peeled and cut in chunks; salt and pepper; 1/3 cup light cream

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Recipe by Roxygirl in Colorado

I first had these potatoes at a restaurant and they "knocked my socks off." Celeriac (or celery root) is a ugly root, that when baked up becomes quite creamy. The flavor is similar to celery stalk with a sweet undercurrent. This version is from Andrew Schloss's, author of "Dinner's Ready" clipped from the Washington Post 1996.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1

lb celery root, peeled and cut in chunks
salt and pepper
¹⁄₃

cup light cream

DIRECTIONS

Place the potatoes and celery root in a large heavy saucepan.
(I start the celery root first, since I find it takes longer to cook. It must be soft to mash up creamy).
Cover with water and season liberally with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook over medium-high heat until water boils.
Reduce the heat to medium and continue to boil until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain, and mash the vegetables with a potato masher or a large fork.
Mix in cream.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper.

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