Pastelón de Cepa de Apio [Video+Recipe] Celery Root & Cheese Casserole

Apio criollo bake (pastelón de cepa de apio).

Pastelón de Cepa de Apio [Video+Recipe] Celery Root & Cheese Casserole

This Dominican-inspired Pastelón de cepa de apio a celery root bake is the perfect dish for an easy, quick, and low-effort meal. It can also be served alone or as a side dish. Take advantage of this wonderful root to prepare something new and delicious.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Caribbean, Fusion

Keyword celeriac bake, celeriac bake recipes, how to bake celeriac

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 390kcal

Author Clara Gonzalez

Ingredients

2 lb celery root [0.9 kg] 2 lb celery root [0.9 kg]
3 teaspoons salt or to taste, divided by amount
1½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons chopped chives chopped
1 egg (medium)

For the filling

4 cups chopped spinach
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 egg (medium)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt

For baking

1 tablespoon butter for greasing pan for greasing pan
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Boil the celery root

Peel, chop and wash the celery root. Place in a pot, and cover with water (plus a little more), add 2 teaspoons of salt, and boil over medium heat until the root is soft (about 15 minutes).
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 300ºF [150ºC].

2. Mix the filling

While the celery root boils, combine spinach, ricotta, eggs, onion powder, and salt in a bowl and fold with a spatula until well combined.

3. Mash the celery root

Remove the celery root from the water, and discard the water. Mash with a masher or fork until smooth.
Mix the celery root with the sour cream, onion powder, and chives. Season with salt to taste. Mix with the egg. Reserve

4. Assemble

Grease a 9-inch [25 centimeters] cake pan with butter.
Pour half of the celery root mixture into the pan in an even layer. Pour the spinach mixture into another even layer, finishing with the remaining celery root.
Top with cheese and return to oven.

5. Baking

Place in preheated oven.
Bake until it is cooked through and the cheese turns golden brown (about 35 mins).

6. Serve

Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. See serving recommendations on the recipe.

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