Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in Nutmeg, Salt, and Pepper.
In the prepared baking dish, layer Potatoes, Celery Root, and Onion. Pour Sauce over the vegetables, ensuring they are well coated.
Sprinkle with Gruyere Cheese and Breadcrumbs.
Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
6
2 lbs900 gPotatoes-Russet, peeled and thinly sliced
1 lb450 gCelery Root-peeled and thinly sliced
11Yellow Onion-thinly sliced
2 cloves6 gGarlic-minced
3 cups720 mLWhole Milk
4 tbsp60 gButter
1/4 cup30 gAll-Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp2.5 mLNutmeg-ground
1/2 tsp2.5 mLSalt
1/4 tsp1.25 mLBlack Pepper-ground
1/2 cup60 gGruyere Cheese-shredded
1/4 cup30 gBreadcrumbs-plain
Equipment
9x13 inch baking dish
Medium saucepan
Whisk
Vegetable peeler
Mandoline or sharp knife
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in Nutmeg, Salt, and Pepper.
In the prepared baking dish, layer Potatoes, Celery Root, and Onion. Pour Sauce over the vegetables, ensuring they are well coated.
Sprinkle with Gruyere Cheese and Breadcrumbs.
Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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