Baked Celery With Cheese And Ham
Adapted from the woman's day encyclopedia of cookery.
Steps
Preheat oven to 350f.
Cover celery with salted water , bring to a boil , and simmer until tender , about 15 minutes.
Drain well.
Layer celery , ham and cheese in a well-greased 2-quart casserole.
Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat.
Stir in flour.
Gradually stir in broth and cream.
Cook , stirring constantly , until smooth and thick.
Add salt and pour mixture over mixture in casserole.
Top with bread crumbs.
Bake until top is browned and mixture is bubbly , 25-30 minutes.
Ingredients
celery, salt water, ham, sharp cheddar cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, light cream, salt, dry breadcrumbs