How to Make Fennel and Celery Root Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a new way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet? Try this delicious and nutritious Fennel and Celery Root Casserole recipe! Packed with flavor and nutrients, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, this casserole is a perfect option.

Fennel and celery root are both vegetables that are often overlooked in the kitchen, but they are incredibly versati...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 large celery root, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 small sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • shredded aged Colby or Cheddar Cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large steamer pot of water to a boil. Place fennel, celery root, and onion slices in the steamer insert. Steam until tender, approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Spread the steamed vegetables and apple slices evenly in the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour cream around the sides of the dish until the liquid reaches half-way to the top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, and cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly and cheese has melted, approximately 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 130mg
    • Sodium: 705mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 283mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 705mg