Celeriac Gratin with Bacon and Leeks
Creamy Celeriac Gratin with Bacon and Leeks, a delicious low-carb side dish that screams comfort food. It's the perfect side for any roast, and makes a great choice for your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu, or any other celebration. This celeriac gratin is very easy to make, with little prep. It's comforting, and makes a great alternative to the classic potato gratin.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: English
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 621kcal
- 1 celeriac
- 2 leeks
- 200 g bacon lardons
- 200 ml full-fat milk
- 200 ml double cream (heavy cream)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley to garnish
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (360 Fahrenheit).
In a pan, add the bacon lardons and cook for about 5 minutes or until crispy.
Transfer the lardons to a plate and set aside.
Wash and chop the leeks, and add them to the same pan, and sautee them in the bacon fat for 5-10 minutes or until tender. Add a bit of butter if there is not enough fat left from the bacon.
Add the milk and half of the cream, bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
In a baking dish, add one third of the leek mixture, top with a third of the bacon, plus a third of the cheese.
Peel and slice the celeriac, then arrange half of the slices on top.
Repeat with more leeks, bacon, cheese and celeriac, then top with the remaining cheese and the cream.
Bake for 60 minutes or until golden, and the celeriac is tender.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
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Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1940IU | Vitamin C: 19.9mg | Calcium: 389mg | Iron: 2.5mg