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Celery Gratin

10 large stalks celery peeled and, thinly sliced crosswise
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper
2 slices white sandwich bread
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 400F.  In a large bowl, mix celery, 1/2 cup parmesan
cheese, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.  Divide
evenly among 4 six ounce ramekins, packing mixture in firmly.  Place
ramekins on baking sheet and cover tightly with aluminum foil.  Bake
35 to 40 minutes.  Meanwhile tear bread into large pieces, and pulse
in food processor until coarse crumbs form.  Add remaining 1/4 cup
Parmesan and drizzle with olive oil, pulse just until crumbs are
coated with oil, 4 to 6 times.  Remove aluminum foil from ramekins.
Dividing evenly sprinkle bread-crumb mixture over celery.  Return
to oven and bake, uncovered until  golden, 8 to 10 minutes more.
Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Printable version: celery-gratin01.txt.