Instructions: Boil celery in water to cover for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and add milk slowly, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Add salt and drained celery. Spoon mixture into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Top with pecans

(or mix in with celery mixture).

Mix bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle over celery mixture. (Can refrigerate, then bring to room temperature and bake.) Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

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