4 c. chopped celery
4 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 (3 oz.) can mushrooms, drained or sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp. chopped pimento
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
4 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese (sharp or American)
1 c. soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp. butter, melted

In medium skillet cook celery in butter until tender (about 10 minutes). Push celery to side; stir in flour and salt. Add milk all at once, cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Stir in mushrooms, pimento and green pepper. Add cheese and stir until melted. Pour into 10 x 6 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish. Combine bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle over top and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serves 8.