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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 Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 621 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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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Nutrition Information
Calories
621kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
718mg
(30%)
Potassium
797mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1940IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
19.9mg
(22%)
Calcium
389mg
(39%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 621
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 621kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 718mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 797mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1940IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 19.9mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 389mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.