Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound celery root (celeriac), peeled, halved, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 3 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 2 cups crumbled Stilton cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy large skillet.
  • Bring to simmer.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 10 minutes, turning vegetables occasionally.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer half of vegetables to 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over.
  • Top with remaining vegetables.
  • Pour cooking liquid over.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over.
  • Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes.
  • Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake until liquid is almost absorbed, about 55 minutes.
  • Cool 20 minutes before serving.