Celery Root Mash

Name: Celery Root Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds celery root; 1/2 cup milk or cream; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; Salt to taste; Chopped celery root leaves, for garnish, optional

A silky celery root mash with butter and milk or cream, bringing earthy sweetness to the table as a lighter-feeling alternative to potatoes.

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Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min · Total 55 min · Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds celery root
1/2 cup milk or cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt to taste
Chopped celery root leaves, for garnish, optional

Directions

Set a large pot of salted water over the heat and bring it to a gentle simmer, using 1 Tbsp of salt for every 2 quarts of water. As the water heats, use a knife to remove the peel from the celery roots, then cut them into 1-inch chunks.
Cook the celery root in the simmering water for 25-30 minutes, until the pieces are tender. Pour off the water, then put the celery root back in the pot and set it over low heat. Cover the pot and let it steam for a minute, giving the pan a little shake so nothing sticks. Add the milk or cream, butter, and a generous pinch of salt, then mash with a potato masher until the texture is as smooth as you want it. Season with more salt to taste, and finish with celery root leaves if you’re using them.