Stewed Celery With Herbs

* Exported from MasterCook *

Stewed Celery With Herbs

Recipe By : Country Living - Country Cooking Summer 1996
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : To Post Side Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups celery -- coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley -- finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
3 ounces cream cheese -- cut in pieces
1 teaspoon basil -- *see note
1 teaspoon chives
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In a medium sized skillet, heat celery, parsley and 1 inch water to boiling
over high heat.

2. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook celery until tender, about 10 minutes. Un
cover and continue to cook, stirring constantly until all liquid evaporates, ab
out 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smoot
h.

4. Gradually stir in milk and cook stirring constantly until sauce thickens.

5. Stir in cream cheese, basil, chives and salt. Cook until cheese melts.

6. Return celery to sauce; heat mixture just to boiling and serve immediately.


Notes: If using fresh herbs which is preferable, then use 1 Tablespoon for each
1 tsp required of the dry.

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