Celery Gratin

Celery Gratin ~

Fresh celery smothered in a creamy sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs, and baked until golden brown and bubbly on top.

A delicious and satisfying side dish that’s perfect for any occasion!

Baked Celery Casserole

I like this recipe I generally tend to use celery in more of a supporting role, such as to add crunch or color to a dish, than as a main ingredient. However, for this casserole, baked celery is truly the star of the dish.

The creamy sauce, made with non-dairy butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, helps to balance out the subtle sweetness of the celery, creating a dish that’s both rich and comforting. And because the celery has been baked, it adds a unique flavor and texture to the dish that makes it stand out.

Ingredients for Celery Gratin

You will need:

• 3 tablespoons vegan butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup vegan heavy cream
• 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon vegan Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
• 3/4 pound celery, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

How to Make Celery Gratin

STEP ONE: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk until smooth.

STEP TWO: Remove from heat and whisk in the heavy cream, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and ground black pepper.

STEP THREE: Adjust seasoning to taste then add the celery and gently stir to coat thoroughly. Transfer to a greased 1-quart baking dish.

STEP FOUR: Cover and bake for 20 minutes. While the celery is baking, use a microwave to melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a small bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and parsley; stir to combine.

STEP FIVE: Remove cover and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Return to the oven and continue baking, uncovered for 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Serve hot.

More Vegan Casserole Recipes You’ll Love!

• Broccoli Gratin
• Brussels Sprouts Gratin
• Vegan Green Bean Casserole
• Sourdough and Celery Stuffing
• Broccoli and Rice Casserole

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Celery Gratin

Fresh celery smothered in a creamy sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs, and baked until golden brown and bubbly on top.

5 from 4 votes

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: casserole, dairy free, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Holly Gray

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegan butter divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup vegan heavy cream
• 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon vegan Parmesan cheese grated and divided
• 3/4 pound celery cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk until smooth.
• Remove from heat and whisk in the heavy cream, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and ground black pepper.
• Adjust seasoning to taste then add the celery and gently stir to coat thoroughly. Transfer to a greased 1-quart baking dish.
• Cover and bake for 20 minutes. While the celery is baking, use a microwave to melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a small bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and parsley; stir to combine.
• Remove cover and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Return to the oven and continue baking, uncovered for 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Serve hot.

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