Creamed Celery With Pecans
["4 c. celery, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces", "2 Tbsp. flour", "2 Tbsp. butter, melted", "2 c. milk", "1 tsp. salt", "3/4 c. pecan halves", "buttered bread crumbs"]
["Boil celery in water to cover in saucepan until tender; drain. Blend flour into melted butter in skillet.", "Add milk slowly. Simmer until thick and smooth, stirring constantly.", "Add salt and celery; mix well.", "Spoon into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.", "Top with pecans; cover with buttered crumbs.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes."]
["celery", "flour", "butter", "milk", "salt", "pecan halves", "buttered bread crumbs"]