This celery root or celeriac bake with spinach, and cheddar is the perfect dish for an easy, quick, and low-effort meal. It can also be served alone or as a side dish. Take advantage of this wonderful root to prepare something new and delicious.
Why we ❤️ it
Now let me tell you about the Creole celery root, and why I like it so much: I love its mild flavor, which is a great substitute for potatoes and other starchy roots.
This root, which is produced in the mountains of Constanza, has become a very popular root vegetable in our country, and with good reason. It is extremely versatile and can be used in many ways. And now you can make it as a casserole (pastelón).
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About this recipe
This lovely meat-free casserole is nearly a whole meal on its own creamy, cheesy self. It goes great served with some sliced tomatoes and if you must absolutely have meat, it pairs well with these chicken rolls.
This recipe yields 6 servings.
Recipe
[Recipe] Celeriac, Spinach and Cheese Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 lb celery root , [0.9 kg] 2 lb celery root [0.9 kg]
- 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste, divided by amount
- 1½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives, chopped
- 1 egg (medium)
For the filling
- 4 cups chopped spinach
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 egg (medium)
- 1 cup onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For baking
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing pan, for greasing pan
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil the celery root: Peel, chop and wash the celery root. Place in a pot, and cover with water (plus a little more), add 2 teaspoons of salt, and boil over medium heat until the root is soft (about 15 minutes).Meanwhile, heat the oven to 300ºF [150ºC].
- Mash the celery root: Remove the celery root from the water, and discard the water. Mash with a masher or fork until smooth.Mix the celery root with the sour cream, onion powder and leek. Season with salt to taste. Mix with the egg. Reserve
For the filling
- Mix: Combine spinach, ricotta, eggs and salt and mix until well combined.
- Assemble: Grease a 9-inch [25 centimeters] cake pan with butter.Pour half of the celery root mixture into the pan in an even layer.Pour the spinach mixture into another even layer, finishing with the remaining celery root.
- Baking: Place in preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven.Top with cheese and return to oven.Bake until cheese turns golden brown (about 15 mins).
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. See serving recommendations on the recipe.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.
