Celeriac Gratin ... perfect for cooler days in Autumn, Winter and even Spring!

Hattie Ellis calls this 'Winter Celeriac Gratin' but I think you could also call it 'Autumn Celeriac Gratin'.

Of course if you live in the Southern Hemisphere you may want to call it 'Spring Celeriac Gratin' ...

It is a comforting yet luxurious gratin and can be served as a main course or a side-dish. Celeriac is often served raw in a mustardy sauce as celeriac rémoulade, and this dish uses the same flavour combination. Include the ham or not, as you prefer! You can also grate over Parmesan or Cheddar for extra flavour before it goes in the oven.

These are the ingredients you will need for four servings

300g/10½oz potato (1 large baking potato), peeled or scrubbed and cut into 1cm/½in slices
2 banana shallots, finely sliced
3 tbsp finely chopped flatleaf parsley
350g/12oz peeled celeriac (about ½ large one), finely sliced
50–100g/1¾–3½oz air-cured ham, such as Parma or Serrano, thickly sliced (optional)
1½ tbsp capers, rinsed well and drained
300ml/10fl oz full-fat crème fraîche
500ml/18fl oz full-fat milk
1½ tbsp Dijon or grainy mustard
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Here is the method

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
2. In a large bowl, mix the potato, shallots, parsley, celeriac and ham, if using. Add the capers and season with pepper and a pinch of salt. Tip the mixture into an ovenproof dish (approximately 30cm/12in square and not too deep).
3. Heat the crème fraîche and milk in a small pan. Stir in the mustard and garlic and season with half a teaspoon flaky sea salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then pour over the gratin. It won’t cover the vegetables – that’s fine.
4. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Cover the top with foil if it is getting too brown. Leave to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

From original idea here

This recipe does contain potatoes, so may affect blood sugar levels. If you would like a lower carb alternative to potatoes you will find some suggestions here

happy autumn

(image from google)

A variety of recipe ideas are within this blog, but please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan