Celery Au Gratin
By LRay
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Sliced Celery (About 2 Bunches)
- 1 Package (9 Ounces) Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Butter (1 Stick)
- 2 Cups Coarse Soft Bread Crumbs (4 Slices)
- 2 Tablespoons Flout
- 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
- 2 Cups Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
Details
Adapted from wizardrecipes.com
Preparation
Step 1
Cook celery in boiling water in medium-size saucepan, 14 minutes. Drain. Shred enough of the cheese to make 1 1/2 cups; cut the remaining into small cubes; set aside.
Melt butter in medium size saucepan; measure out 4 tablespoons and drizzle over bread crumbs in small bowl; toss lightly to mix.
Sift flour, salt and pepper into remaining melted butter in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly until bubbly. Stir in milk, continue cooking and stirring until sauce thickens and boil 1 minute.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted, the Parmesan Cheese and celery. Spoon into shallow 8 cup baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese cubes. Bake at 350º for 15 minutes.
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