CREAMY CELERY CASSEROLE

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Celery, hardly heard of as a baked dish, is surprisingly tasty in this side dish.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
4 cups thinly sliced celery
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and cook celery until tender, about 5 minutes. Move celery aside, and mix in flour and salt. Pour in milk, and mix all ingredients, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Stir mushrooms, green bell peppers and pimento peppers into mixture. Mix in cheese, and stir until melted.
  • In a small bowl, blend bread crumbs and butter. Transfer the celery mixture to a medium baking dish, and sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 666.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Stephany Arellano
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This was the best celery casserole I have ever had! It was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect side dish to our roasted chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Kumar Sukhdev
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This casserole was a disappointment. It was bland and tasteless. I would not recommend it.


Araf Islam
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I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


Marlan Johnson
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This casserole was a hit at our potluck! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


griffix
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it better with more seasoning.


Farva Baloch
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This was a delicious casserole! The celery was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Madinah Nakaffu
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This was the worst casserole I have ever had. It was watery and flavorless. I would not recommend it to anyone.


David Derosa
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I thought this casserole was great! It was easy to make and had a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend it.


Tewodros Belete
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This celery casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


Tolulope Yakubu
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This casserole was a disappointment. It was bland and tasteless. I would not recommend it.


Dewie Schnetler
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This celery casserole is a classic for a reason! It's creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-delicious. I love that it's also a great way to use up leftover celery.


James Goerlitz
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I'm always looking for new and delicious side dishes, and this celery casserole fit the bill. It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I would definitely recommend it.


lal bahadur chand
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This was my first time making a celery casserole, and it turned out great! I loved the crunchy topping and the creamy filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Jona jona Jona
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This celery casserole was a hit at our holiday dinner! It was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect side dish to our roasted turkey. I will definitely be making this again.