Celery Smashers with Cream Gravy

Russet potatoes are mashed with sauteed celery and onion, and served with a creamy gravy of chicken broth, flour and cream.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 471 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon celery salt
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
• 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ⅓ cup diced celery hearts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Saute celery and onion for about 8 minutes, or until tender.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.