Celery & Cabbage Bake

• cabbage↗4 cups

  coarsely chopped

• cheddar cheese↗1 cup

  grated

• celery↗3 cups

  sliced

• beer↗1⁄2 cup
• caraway seed1 teaspoon
• milk↗2 cups
• butter↗2 teaspoons
• flour↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to boil in large pot.

2. 2

   Add cabbage, celery, salt& caraway.

3. 3

   Boil 5 minutes, drain well.

4. 4

   Sauce: melt butter, add flour& cook, stirring 1 minute.

5. 5

   Slowly add milk in stream, stirring continuously till sauce is smooth& thick.

6. 6

   Add beer& continue stirring till foam disappears.

7. 7

   Cook till heated through.

8. 8

   Add cheddar, stir till melted.

9. 9

   Season sauce with salt& pepper.

10. 10

    Transfer to buttered 2 quart casserole and pour sauce over.

11. 11

    Heat at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

12. 12

    Can add chunks of cooked ham or corned beef to vegetables.