Title: Scalloped Celery
Categories: Celery Vegetable
Yield: 1 Servings

3	c	Diced celery
1/2	c	Water chestnuts; sliced
5	tb	Butter
3	tb	Flour
1	c	Chicken broth
3/4	c	Half and half
1/2	c	Mushrooms
1/2	c	Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2	c	Bread crumbs
		Salt and pepper to taste

Parboil celery in salted water for 5 minutes, drain well. Combine celery and water chestnuts in 1 1/2 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." on Feb 4, 1998

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