Celery Supreme Recipes

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• Cut an X in the core of each brussels sprout. Place brussels sprouts, celery and a small amount of water in a large saucepan; cover and cook for 8-9 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese, salt and cayenne if desired; stir until cheese is melted. Drain brussels sprouts and celery; top with cheese sauce.

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• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sour cream. Stir in the walnuts and chopped olives. Spread filling onto the celery pieces. It's also good on crackers.

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• Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a shallow 1 1/2 -quart casserole. In a medium saucepan over medium heat bring water to a boil. Add celery cover and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.Add drained water chestnuts and mushrooms. Stir in almonds set aside.In a large saucepan melt butter or margarine. Stir in flour. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add broth or bouillon and half-and-half. Stirring over medium heat, bring to a boil and boil until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in celery mixture. Pour into casserole.In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over top of celery mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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• Add celery pieces to 1 cup boiling salted water simmer for 10 minutes and drain. Combine drained celery with remaining ingredients except cheese. Turn into baking dish sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake in a preheated 350° F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.Note: Be careful to cook celery until just barely tender-it should be slightly crisp in the finished dish.