Creamed Celery
Elevate a humble vegetable into a luxurious side dish with this Creamed Celery recipe! Featuring tender slices of celery gently blanched and enveloped in a silky, homemade cream sauce, this dish perfectly balances simplicity and indulgence. A flavorful roux made from unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, whole milk, heavy cream, and a touch of chicken or vegetable broth creates the base of the luscious sauce, seasoned with a hint of nutmeg and black pepper for subtle warmth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and comforting recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness—it's an unexpected yet elegant way to enjoy celery like never before!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 stalks celery
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Wash the celery thoroughly and trim the ends. Cut the celery into 1-inch slices.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sliced celery and blanch it for 3–4 minutes, until slightly tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour to create a smooth roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the whole milk, heavy cream, and chicken or vegetable broth. Continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 3–4 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Reduce the heat to low and stir the blanched celery into the sauce, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Simmer the celery in the sauce for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the celery is tender and the flavors are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the creamed celery to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.5 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.7 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1807 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 612 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
