Creamed Celery With Pecans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. celery, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. pecan halves
buttered bread crumbs

Preparation

Boil celery in water to cover in saucepan until tender; drain. Blend flour into melted butter in skillet.
Add milk slowly. Simmer until thick and smooth, stirring constantly.
Add salt and celery; mix well.
Spoon into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Top with pecans; cover with buttered crumbs.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes.