Celery Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. diced celery
1/4 c. slivered almonds
1/2 c. water chestnuts, sliced
1 (4 oz.) can drained sliced mushrooms
1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. melted butter
3/4 c. half and half

Preparation

Cook celery in small amount boiling water until just tender (about 5 minutes).
Drain.
Combine celery, almonds, chestnuts and mushrooms.
Mix well.
Pour into greased baking dish.
Melt butter; blend in flour.
Cook 1 minute.
Add broth and half and half.
Cook until thickened.
Pour over celery.
Combine cheese and bread crumbs.
Sprinkle over casserole.
Top with melted butter.
Bake 25 minutes at 350\u00b0.