Celery Root Mash with Browned Butter That Steals the Spotlight

Celery Root Mash with Browned Butter That Steals the Spotlight

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Creamy celery root mash swirled with nutty browned butter and crisp sage. A chef’s secret side that outshines the main course.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (about 900 g) celery root (celeriac), peeled and cut into 1½-inch chunks
  • ½ pound (about 225 g) Yukon Gold or other waxy potato, peeled and cut into 1½-inch chunks (optional for slightly softer texture)
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or a blend of milk + cream for richer finish)
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon dry milk powder (optional — see Notes)
  • Juice of ½ lemon (about 1-2 tablespoons)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Freshly ground white pepper or black pepper, to taste
  • 8-10 fresh sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil or 1 tablespoon butter (for crisping sage)
  • Chopped chives, for garnish (optional)

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