Celery Smashers with Cream Gravy

Serves:	5
Recipe Type:	Non Veg.
Calories Per Serving:	475
Preparation Time:	15 M
Cooking Time:	30 M
Difficulty:	Average

Ingredients:

• 5 large Russet Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 3 tbsp Butter (divided)
• 1/3 cup Celery Hearts (diced)
• 1/3 cup Onion (finely chopped)
• ¼ cup Heavy Cream
• ½ tsp Celery Salt
• Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
• 2 tsp Butter
• 1½ tbsp All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Chicken Broth
• 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
• ½ tsp Onion Powder
• Water (as required)
• Salt (to taste)

Cooking Instructions:

• Pour enough water to a large pot and add salt. Boil the water.
• Add the russet potatoes to the water and cook for about 15 minutes till tender. Drain and set aside.
• Place a small saucepan on medium heat and melt 1 tbsp of butter.
• Add celery hearts and onion. Sauté for 8 minutes until tender.
• Add the sautéed celery and onion to the potatoes.
• Add 2 tbsp butter, ¼ cup heavy cream, celery salt and black pepper. Beat the mixture until smooth.
• Melt 2 tsp butter in a small saucepan.
• Add flour and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add in chicken broth and cook on medium-high heat until thickened.
• Add 1/3 cup heavy cream and onion powder. Heat the preparation thoroughly.