4 c. thinly sliced celery
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 sm. can chopped mushrooms, drained
2 tbsp. chopped green pepper
2 tbsp. chopped pimento
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. soft bread crumbs

Saute celery in 4 tablespoons butter about 5 minutes or until tender. Remove celery and set aside. Add flour and salt to butter in skillet, blending until smooth.

Gradually add milk; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Add mushrooms, green pepper, pimento and cheese; stirring until cheese is melted. Stir in celery. Spoon into a lightly greased 10 x 6 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish. Combine bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle over celery mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.