* Exported from MasterCook *

                        Celery Crunch Casserole

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Serving Size  : 10    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sides 1 Point Per Serving

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4           cup  evaporated skim milk
  3        tablespoons  unbleached flour -- plus 1 teaspoon
  1              slice  whole wheat bread
  3               cups  sliced celery
  1                cup  chicken broth
  8             ounces  water chestnuts, canned -- drained
  4             ounces  sliced mushrooms -- drained
     1/4           cup  sliced almonds -- optional
     1/4           cup  grated nonfat Parmesan

Combine the evaporated milk and flour in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, and shake until 
smooth. Set aside. Tear the bread slice into small pieces. Place in a food processor or 
blender, and process into crumbs. Measure the crumbs. You should have 1/2 cup. (Adjust the 
amount if necessary.) Set aside. Place the celery and 1 tablespoon of water in a large nonstick
skillet. 
Cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, or until the celery is crisp-tender. 
Add the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Shake the flour mixture, and slowly 
add it to the celery mixture, stirring constantly. Continue to cook and stir for another minute
or 2, or until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in the water chestnuts, the mushrooms,
and, if desired, the almonds. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, and 
place the vegetable mixture in the dish. Combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a 
small bowl, and sprinkle over the mixture. Bake at 350º!
for about 35 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly around the edges and the top is golden 
brown. Serve hot. 

Description:
  "1 Point Per Serving"
Yield:
  "5 cups"

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Per serving: 79 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (24% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 
11g Carbohydrate; 2mg Cholesterol; 162mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 
0 Other Carbohydrates