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Mushroom Celeriac Mashed Potatoes

Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Total1h
Yield8 portions
LevelIntermediate
 
 
About This Recipe

Make creamy mashed potatoes with celeriac and sautéed mushrooms. Celeriac adds earthy depth, while mushrooms provide a savoury topping for roasted and braised meats.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound peeled celeriac, — cut into ½-inch dice
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 2 pounds russet potato, — peeled, cut into ½-inch chunks
  • 0.25 cup whipping or heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chives, — chopped
  • Salt, pepper, and a pinch of
  • 1 tablespoon
  • 1 pound mixed , — whole
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, — chopped

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cook celeriac and garlic in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 15 minutes. Add potato and boil until the celeriac and potato are very tender, about 20 minutes longer. .
  2. 2
    Return to the same saucepan and stir over medium-high heat until any excess liquid in pan evaporates, for about 2 minutes. Add cream and butter. Mash until mixture is almost smooth. to taste with salt, pepper, nutmeg and add the chives. Serve with the mushrooms on the top.
  3. 3
    In the meantime, clean the mushrooms and cook on medium heat in olive oil, with salt, pepper and parsley. Reserve for when they are cooked.
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Tools Used in This Recipe

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Victorinox
8" Chef's Knife
All-Clad
Heavy-Bottom Stock Pot
Chef's Notes

Don't crowd mushrooms in the pan — too many at once and they steam instead of browning. You'll find techniques like this one across our full course library.

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