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Braised Celery Heart Gratin with Creamy Cheese Topping

Creamy braised celery heart gratin with Gruyere and Parmesan cheese topping, baked to golden perfection.

Braised Celery Heart Gratin with Creamy Cheese Topping

Delicious braised celery heart gratin topped with creamy Gruyere and Parmesan cheese. Easy, comforting, and perfect as a side dish.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
5m
Total time
45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g celery heart trimmed
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 30 g shallot diced
  • 50 ml dry white wine
  • 60 ml heavy cream
  • 40 g grated Gruyere cheese
  • 15 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

French

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Trim celery heart and cut into 4 cm pieces.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic clove and diced shallot; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add celery pieces and fresh thyme leaves; stir to coat with butter.
  6. For dry white wine into skillet; bring to a simmer and cook until liquid reduces by half.
  7. Add heavy cream, salt, and ground black pepper; simmer gently for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Transfer celery mixture to a small gratin dish.
  9. Combine grated Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses; sprinkle evenly over celery.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until cheese topping is golden and bubbling.
  11. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh celery hearts for best texture and flavor.
  • Do not overcook celery to keep slight crunch.
  • Gruyere cheese adds a nutty flavor; substitute with Emmental if needed.

Serving Suggestions

  • light green salad
  • crusty bread
  • white wine

This braised celery heart gratin with creamy cheese topping is a delightful and easy side dish that adds elegance to any meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 11
  • Carbohydrates (g): 5
  • Protein (g): 7
  • Calories: 150
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 7

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