Kohlrabi Au Gratin
"Kohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family, but with a taste and texture very mild and pleasant. It can be used as a potato substitute as noted in this application. You can use any cheese you like, however I recommend strong cheese such as Gorgonzola or Gruyere for the most flavor. The following recipe will make a small casserole enough for about 2 people."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
1 8 by 8 dish
- Serves:
- 2
ingredients
- 1 medium sized kohlrabi, stalks and leaves trimmed and removed
- 1 cup gorgonzola or 1 cup gruyere
- 1⁄3 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 cup fresh breadcrumb
- salt and pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg (if using Swiss cheese, NOT blue cheese)
directions
- Peel the Kohlrabi.
- Slice horizontally in 1/4 inch slices.
- Boil these slices in salted water until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain well and lightly dry off with a cloth or paper towel to remove excess water. A little water remaining is ok.
- Butter a small casserole dish on the bottom and sides with one tablespoon butter.
- Place a layer of sliced Kohlrabi as the first layer, cutting into pieces if necessary to fit.
- Sprinkle a layer of your choice of cheese.
- Repeat layers until casserole dish is full.
- Pour heavy cream over the top of it, allowing it to seep down into the cracks.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sprinkle just enough over the breadcrumbs to lightly moisten.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- If using Gruyere or swiss cheese, sprinkle a very small amount of nutmeg over crumbs.
- Place in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Let stand a bit before serving to allow cheeses on the interior to firm up a bit.
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I first saw this on Karen from Colorado's page... I love it!...
I didn't have potatoes, so I substituted rice.
I didn't have paprika, so I used another spice.
I didn't have tomato sauce, I used tomato paste;
A whole can, not a half can - I don't believe in waste.
A friend gave me the recipe; she said you couldn't beat it.
There must be something wrong with her, I couldn't even eat it!
