Potato & Celery Root Gratin with Leeks

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Potato & Celery Root Gratin with Leeks
45 min.
10
480kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a delightful side dish that will elevate any meal, look no further than this Potato & Celery Root Gratin with Leeks. This creamy, decadent gratin is a celebration of comforting flavors and textures, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. With its gluten-free profile, it caters to a variety of dietary needs while never skimping on flavor!

The combination of thinly sliced russet potatoes and celery root creates a lovely contrast that will not only catch your eye but also tantalize your taste buds. Infused with aromatic garlic and fresh thyme, this dish is layered with gooey Gruyère cheese, delivering both creaminess and a rich, savory depth that binds the ingredients together irresistibly.

As it bakes, the top transforms into a beautifully golden crust that invites everyone to dig in. Plus, with a cooking time of just 45 minutes, it’s a convenient choice for busy cooks who want to impress without spending all day in the kitchen. Prepare it a few hours ahead, and rewarm it just before serving, making it the ideal side for any roast or holiday feast.

Whether you’re serving it alongside a juicy roast or a veggie main, this gratin is sure to become a favorite at your dining table. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up a dish that’s as delectable as it is memorable!

Ingredients

  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • pound celery root thick peeled very thinly sliced ()
  •  garlic cloves peeled
  • cups gruyere cheese grated
  • cups heavy cream 
  • 10 servings kosher salt 
  •  leeks white halved lengthwise thinly sliced
  • pounds russet potatoes thick peeled very thinly sliced ()
  • sprig thyme plus 3 teaspoons thyme leaves fresh divided
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Heat cream, garlic,and thyme sprig in a medium saucepan justuntil bubbles begin to form around edge ofpan.
  3. Remove from heat; set aside to steep.
  4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skilletover medium heat.
  5. Add leeks; season withsalt and cook, stirring often, until tender (donot brown), 10-12 minutes.
  6. Transfer to asmall bowl and set aside.
  7. Butter a 3-quart gratin dish with remaining1 tablespoon butter.
  8. Layer 1/3 of potato slices and1/3 of celery root slices evenly over bottom ofbaking dish. Cover with 1/3 of leeks, then 1/3of Gruyère.
  9. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and1 teaspoon thyme leaves. Repeat layers twicemore. Strain cream mixture into a mediumpitcher and pour over vegetables.
  10. Set gratin dish on a large rimmed bakingsheet and cover tightly with foil.
  11. Bake for1 hour. Carefully remove foil; continuebaking until top is golden brown and sauceis bubbling, 25-30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 2 hours ahead.
  12. Let stand at roomtemperature. Tent with foil and rewarm in a300° oven until hot, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories480kcal
Protein10.59%
Fat67.6%
Carbs21.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.88
Glycemic Load
15.2
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.524347740671%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.1mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.71mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:480.12kcal
24.01%
Fat:36.87g
56.72%
Saturated Fat:22.92g
143.26%
Carbohydrates:26.77g
8.92%
Net Carbohydrates:24.24g
8.81%
Sugar:4.52g
5.02%
Cholesterol:115.74mg
38.58%
Sodium:457.24mg
19.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13g
25.99%
Vitamin A:1821.17IU
36.42%
Calcium:363.54mg
36.35%
Vitamin K:36.15µg
34.43%
Phosphorus:314.39mg
31.44%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
25.23%
Potassium:656.7mg
18.76%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.64%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.19%
Vitamin C:12.78mg
15.49%
Magnesium:52.46mg
13.11%
Zinc:1.66mg
11.06%
Fiber:2.53g
10.11%
Iron:1.81mg
10.08%
Selenium:7.04µg
10.05%
Folate:39.08µg
9.77%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.65%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
9.02%
Vitamin D:1.34µg
8.95%
Copper:0.18mg
8.89%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.1%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.09%
Vitamin B3:1.45mg
7.23%
Source:Epicurious