[Recipe] Celeriac, Spinach and Cheese Casserole

This Dominican 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.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Caribbean, Fusion

Keyword celeriac bake, celeriac bake recipes, how to bake celeriac

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 390kcal

Author Clara Gonzalez

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.

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