Celeriac Gratin

Ingredients

1 Celeriac 
1 Baking Potato

1 Shallot

1tbsp Oregano

1tbsp Chilli Flakes

Grating of Nutmeg

Pepper

Rapeseed Oil

Panko Bread Crumbs

60g Grated Cheddar Cheese 

200ml Double Cream

Milk

Butter

Plain Flour

 

Method

 

Slice the celeriac and potato. Add to a saucepan of boiling water and par cook for 5-7 minutes. Drain the water then layer in an oven proof dish. Chop the shallot and scatter over.

 

Meanwhile make a rue by melting a large knob of butter in a pan. Once melted, add a rough tablespoon of flour then cook out for a minute. Add milk little by little while constantly stirring, letting it thicken each time. now add the cream, cheddar cheese, pepper, chilli flakes, oregano and a grating of nutmeg. Stir until the cheese has melted. Pour over the celeriac, potatoes and shallot to cover.

 

Top with bread crumbs, then lightly drizzle with oil.

 

Place under a hot grill for 15-20 minutes, Or until bubbly and golden.