I am knee deep in Thanksgiving menu planning, and I am having a hard time deciding on side dishes. The problem is, I love all of the sides even more than the turkey or dessert. I could pile my plate a mile high with sides and some gravy and be a very happy girl. This recipe for Potato and Celeriac Root Dauphinoise may be my new favorite side dish for the holidays. I cannot wait to share it with you.

I may be indecisive about which sides to serve, but, I have the wine figured out. We will start the evening with a cheese plate, oysters, and the Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Sauvignon Blanc. Moving on to the main course I will serve my new favorite red wine, the Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Petite Sirah. When I begin working on new recipes for Thanksgiving and particularly one that would pair well with the turkey and potatoes, I immediately grabbed the Petite Sirah. I wasn’t disappointed upon the first sip or the last. This bottle of wine only gets better the longer it is open, so I suggest opening at least 30 minutes before serving. The wine is smooth and loaded with jammy fruits such as blackberries and plums with a smokey finish. Not heavy like a Cabernet tends to be. Instead, it is perfectly balanced and goes incredibly well with turkey and creaminess of this Potato and Celeriac Root Dauphinoise.

When I menu plans for the holidays I tended to go a bit on the wild side. Then one year it was mentioned to me ever so politely that it would be nice to have traditional dishes. While tradition is nice, and I appreciate it, I also enjoy mixing it up a bit. This recipe does exactly that. It is creamy and rich as a potato dish should be, but the celeriac root adds a bit of brightness to the recipe; just enough to get your taste buds excited and to make you wonder for a moment. Traditionally speaking a Dauphinoise does not use parmesan nor panko breadcrumbs. I have to say this is a great touch as it adds extra flavor and texture. It is the perfect side dish to serve during your Thanksgiving Feast.

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Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Potato and Celeriac Root Dauphinoise

A classic side dish that pairs beautifully with holiday meals, decandant and flavorful Dauphinoise made with potatoes and celeriac root.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 large thyme sprigs
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
3/4 pound celeriac root, peeled
2 tablespoons soft butter
1/2 cup panko
1/2 cup parmesan
2 tablespoons olive oil
drizzle olive oil
kosher salt
black pepper

Instructions

Place the cream, milk, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and garlic into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and set aside for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350.

Thinly slice the potatoes and the celeriac root - I use a mandoline. Place into a large mixing bowl and pour the cooled cream mixture over the top.

Butter a glass baking dish with the 2 tablespoons of soft butter.

Place the potato mixture into the baking dish, removing the sprigs of thyme and bay leaves. Save the thyme.

Mix together the panic, parmesan and 2 tablespoons of olive oil together.

Sprinkle the panko over the top of the potatoes.

Place the reserved thyme sprigs on top of the panko and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil.

Bake for 45 - 60 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

Remove from the oven, and let sit for 10 minutes.

Serve.

Eat.

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