Scalloped celery

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsDiced celery
½cupWater chestnuts; sliced
5tablespoonsButter
3tablespoonsFlour
1cupChicken broth
¾cupHalf and half
½cupMushrooms
½cupShredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½cupBread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Parboil celery in salted water for 5 minutes, drain well. Combine celery and water chestnuts in 1½ quart casserole. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in saucepan; stir in flour to make a smooth paste. Stir in broth and half & half slowly; simmer over low heat until thick. Add salt and pepper. Stir mushrooms into sauce; pour over celery. Sprinkle with cheese. Melt remaining butter; stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 6.

Posted to recipelu-digest by "Diane Geary." <diane@...> on Feb 4, 1998