Creamed Celery With Pecans

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Grease 1 1/2-quart casserole.
3. 3
   Boil celery until tender in enough water to cover; drain.
4. 4
   Melt butter; stir in flour and add milk slowly to make cream sauce, stirring until thick and smooth.
5. 5
   Add salt and well-drained celery.
6. 6
   Spoon into prepared casserole, top with pecans and cover with bread crumbs.
7. 7
   Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.