Creamy Celery Casserole
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Course : Vegetables
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      c.            diced celery
   1      can           sliced water chestnuts -- (8 oz.) drained
     1/3  c.            slivered almonds -- toasted
     1/4  c.            butter
   3      tbls.         all purpose flour
     2/3  c.            half and half
     1/3  c.            chicken broth
     1/4  tsp.          salt
   1      can           sliced mushrooms -- (4 oz.) drained
     1/2  c.            grated Parmesan cheese
 

Preparation:

Cook celery in boiling water 5 minutes; drain. Combine celery, water chestnuts, and almonds; spoon into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add half-and-half and chicken broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt. Pour sauce over celery mixture; sprinkle with mushrooms. Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes; sprinkle with cheese, and bake an additional 15 minutes.