Sensational Celery

Ingredients

• 4 c sliced celery
• 1 6 oz can water chestnuts
• 12 c canned mushroom stems and pieces
• 14 c slivered almonds
• 6 Tbsp butter
• 6 Tbsp flour
• 12 c milk
• 1 can chicken broth
• 1 c dry bread crumbs
• 12 c grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook celery in boiling water for 5 minutes drain
2. Drain water chestnuts reserve liquid
3. Slice water chestnuts
4. Drain mushrooms and reserve liquid
5. Mix celery water chestnuts almonds and mushrooms
6. Melt butter in saucepan
7. Add flour and stir until smooth
8. Add reserved liquids milk and broth cook stirring until thickened
9. Stir in celery mixture pour into casserole
10. Top with crumbs sprinkle with cheese
11. Bake in preheated 375 oven until bubbly and brown