Get your festive veggies in the form of a creamy bake this Christmas Day!
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Yields:
8 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Cal/Serv:
332
Ingredients
600g
sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
600g
celeriac, about 1 small, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
1
onion, finely sliced
50g
butter, melted, plus extra to grease
100ml
milk
250ml
double cream
1Tbsp.
wholegrain mustard
11/2
fresh thyme leaves
75g
fresh white breadcrumbs
Directions
Step 1Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan) mark 5. Put sweet potatoes and celeriac in a large pan and cover with cold water and a lid. Bring to the boil over high heat then simmer, uncovered, for 4-5min, until just tender. Add onion, cook 1min more, then drain thoroughly.
Step 2Grease a 3 litre ovenproof serving dish or roasting tin. In a jug whisk the milk, cream, mustard, 1tbsp thyme and plenty of seasoning. Tip the drained vegetables into the dish then pour over the cream mixture and mix gently.
Step 3Mix breadcrumbs with the melted butter and remaining thyme; season. Sprinkle crumb mixture over the vegetables and cook in oven for 35-40min, until golden and bubbling. Serve.
Get ahead:
Prepare to end of step 2 a day ahead; cool, cover and chill. To serve, complete recipe, allowing an extra 5-10min cooking time.