Creamed Celery Casserole Recipe

Celery can prove to be a wonder ingredient when used properly. The trick to making it tasty is to know just how to do it. This creamed celery casserole recipe shows you just how with a tried and tested recipe. Enjoy!!.

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Almonds1 Cup (16 tbs), slivered
 Celery3 Cup (48 tbs), diced
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 Light cream1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Pepper1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Chicken broth1 Cup (16 tbs), boiling
 Parmesan cheese3 Tablespoon, grated

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 322 Calories from Fat 238

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28 g42.5%

Saturated Fat 10.8 g54.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 47.5 mg15.8%

Sodium 277.8 mg11.6%

Total Carbohydrates 12 g4%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 9 g18.7%

Vitamin A 14.7% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 19.3% Iron 7.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) Take a large skillet and heat 2 tablespoons butter in it until frothy.
2) Add celery and almonds.
3) Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly.
4) Add remaining butter and blend in flour.
5) Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6) Add pepper, cream and broth all at once. Stir to blend well.
7) Increase heat to moderate. Cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
8) Spoon mixture into 1-quart casserole. Sprinkle with cheese.
9) Place under broiler and cook until cheese turns brown.

SERVING
10) Serve Creamed Celery Casserole hot.
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