Celery Smashers with Cream Gravy

Name: Celery Smashers with Cream Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; ⅓ cup diced celery hearts; ⅓ cup finely chopped onion; ¼ cup heavy cream; ½ teaspoon celery salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; ⅓ cup heavy cream; ½ teaspoon onion powder

Rating: 4.55 stars

20 Ratings
12 Reviews
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This recipe is a great taste improvement on regular old mashed potatoes. The cream gravy is excellent.

By VICKI L

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 servings

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Directions

Step 1

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

471 calories; protein 6.8g 14% DV; carbohydrates 70.4g 23% DV; fat 19.2g 30% DV; cholesterol 60.7mg 20% DV; sodium 242.2mg 10% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (12)

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KELLIBO

12/05/2004

Excellent recipe - the celery and onion added even more flavor than I thought they would (although I did make the recipe the night before and reheated it the next day while the turkey was resting so that could account for the extra flavor throughout). The leftovers made superb potato cakes. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Vegetathalas

09/28/2013

It's okay. It didn't taste as different from regular mashed potatoes as I was expecting. Read More

20 Ratings

5 star values: 13
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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KELLIBO

12/05/2004

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ROBORG

07/02/2004

I found this recipe looking for something to do with celery hearts. Very good vegetarian meal. I just ate a bigass heap of this with some corn on the cob. The gravy is delicious and creamy and the celery and onions give the taters a great flavor. I added some garlic and pepper to the gravy. Zang! Read More

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Lori

11/04/2003

This was a really tasty recipe and a great change from the ordinary mashed potatoes. I served it with grilled pork chops (using my secret of marinating the chops in chinese oyster sauce for several hours) and my husband is still talking about it!!! Thanx!!! Read More

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MIKCOOKS

11/21/2006

Wow is all I can say. I was looking for a different mashed potato recipe. Tonight I wanted to make meatballs so I decided to change the cream gravy slightly by using beef broth instead of chicken. I made the potatoes and then warmed the meatballs in the cream gravy. My 4 children loved the dinner and said "you should make this every night!" So so good! Read More

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OnlineMom

05/03/2005

Fabulous! This was a hit at Easter! Read More

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Amy

09/23/2009

I didn't get the celery sauteed enough so it was still a little crunchy in the potatoes but even still my kids who don't like mashed potatoes OR gravy loved this and couldn't stop eating it! Read More

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Katherine

07/26/2006

This is absolutely delicious. I like to add some garlic and a little more celery and celery salt than called for to the potatoes. The gravy is just lovely - suprising how such a flavorable gravy can be made so simply. Read More

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rachycez

01/29/2010

I'm a mashed potato purist -- meaning I don't like stuff like sour cream or cheese mixed in:) -- but the celery changed changed up the dish without covering up the potato taste. I'll definitely make it this way from now on! Read More

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LEASTMAN

08/02/2006

I only used to gravy recipe and really liked it. I added a bit more flour as we like a little thicker gravy. Served over mashed potatoes and chicken fried chicken. Also had fresh sweet corn..so good. This gravy reminds me a lot of KFC's gravy. Yum! Read More

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Vegetathalas

09/28/2013

It's okay. It didn't taste as different from regular mashed potatoes as I was expecting. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Celery Smashers with Cream Gravy

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Calories: 471.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 14 %

carbohydrates: 23 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 25 %

sugars:

fat: 30 %

saturated fat: 60 %

cholesterol: 20 %

vitamin a iu: 14 %

niacin equivalents: 48 %

vitamin b6: 58 %

vitamin c: 43 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 26 %

potassium: 32 %

sodium: 10 %

thiamin: 35 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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KELLIBO

12/05/2004

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07/02/2004

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11/04/2003

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11/21/2006

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OnlineMom

05/03/2005

Fabulous! This was a hit at Easter!

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Amy

09/23/2009

I didn't get the celery sauteed enough so it was still a little crunchy in the potatoes but even still my kids who don't like mashed potatoes OR gravy loved this and couldn't stop eating it!

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Katherine

07/26/2006

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rachycez

01/29/2010

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LEASTMAN

08/02/2006

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Vegetathalas

09/28/2013

It's okay. It didn't taste as different from regular mashed potatoes as I was expecting.

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