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Creamed Kohlrabi

4 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
This might look like potato salad, but it’s actually kohlrabi cubes covered in a white, velvety sauce and accented with chives. Kohlrabi is one of my favorite vegetables. —Lorraine Foss, Puyallup, Washington
Creamed Kohlrabi
Creamed Kohlrabi Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed peeled kohlrabi (about 6 medium)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash paprika
  • 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • Minced chives

Directions

  1. Place kohlrabi in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in the salt, pepper and paprika. Gradually stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  3. Drain kohlrabi and place in a serving bowl; add sauce and stir to coat. Sprinkle with chives and additional paprika.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 125 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.