A great casserole my mother made years ago, and it is great today!!

Celery Caserole

3 cups thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup slivered slmonds
1/2 cup bread or cracker curmbs
1/2 cup freshly graded parmesan cheese
5 Tbsp butter -- divided
3 Tbsp flour
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup milk

Boil celery 5 min. drain and put in greased 2 qt. casserole with almonds
and water chestnuts. Melt 3 Tbsp of butter with flour, making a roux.
Slowly stir in broth and milk. Simmer for 5 minutes stirring constantl.
Add mushrooms and pour over celery mixture. Stir. Melt the 2 Tbsp of
butter and mix in crumbs and cheese, sprinkle over mixture. Bake at 350
degrees until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

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