Celery Smashers With Cream Gravy

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/3 cup diced celery hearts
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. drain.
• meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. saute celery and onion for about 8 minutes, or until tender.
• to the cooked potatoes add the celery and onion, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup cream, celery salt and ground black pepper. with an electric mixer on low, beat until desired consistency is reached.
• to make the gravy melt 2 teaspoons butter in a small saucepan. add flour and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook over medium-high heat until thickened. stir in 1/3 cup cream and onion powder; heat through.