4 c. diced celery
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
3/4 c. evaporated milk
3/4 c. water from cooked celery
1 1/2 c. grated cheese
1/4 c. buttered bread crumbs

Cook the celery until it is tender in enough salted water to cover. Drain the celery, saving the water.

Melt the butter in a saucepan, blend in the flour and add the milk and cooking water. Stir this until the sauce boils and thickens. Remove from heat and add the cheese and stir until smooth. Add the cooked celery and turn into a buttered baking dish.

Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs over the top. Bake in uncovered dish in a moderate oven of about 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the crumbs are toasted.