Pastelón de Cepa de Apio [Video+Recipe] Celery Root & Cheese Casserole

Name: Pastelón de Cepa de Apio [Video+Recipe] Celery Root & Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb celery root; 3 teaspoons salt; 1½ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 3 tablespoons chopped chives; 1 egg (medium); 4 cups chopped spinach; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 2 egg (medium); 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon Butter for greasing pan; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
390 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Fusion, Caribbean

Pastelón de Cepa de Apio [Video+Recipe] Celery Root & Cheese Casserole

Oriana Walker

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This Dominican-inspired Pastelón de cepa de apio a celery root bake 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.

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Ingredients

Servings

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 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt

For baking

1 tablespoon Butter for greasing pan for greasing pan
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

1. 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].

2. Mix the filling

While the celery root boils, combine spinach, ricotta, eggs, onion powder, and salt in a bowl and fold with a spatula until well combined.

3. 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 chives. Season with salt to taste. Mix with the egg. Reserve

4. 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.Top with cheese and return to oven.

5. Baking

Place in preheated oven.Bake until it is cooked through and the cheese turns golden brown (about 35 mins).

6. Serve

Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. See serving recommendations on the recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 1235mg (51%) Potassium 821mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2775IU (56%) Vitamin C 19.5mg (22%) Calcium 515mg (52%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	390kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	15g	75%
Cholesterol	102mg	34%
Sodium	1235mg	51%
Potassium	821mg	17%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	2775IU	56%
Vitamin C	19.5mg	22%
Calcium	515mg	52%
Iron	2.3mg	13%