Williamsburg Creamed Celery - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Boil celery in a small amount of water until tender, then drain. Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour, milk and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Add well drained celery. Spoon into a slightly greased 6-cup casserole dish. Top with pecan halves and cover with buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes. Serves 6.