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Celery with Four Cheeses

INGREDIENTS
6    stalks of celery
1    tablespoon crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2    tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
2    tablespoons grated Fontina cheese
2    tablespoons grated Mozzarella

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease the sides and bottom of a small casserole or small oven proof dish. Cut off the tops and large bottom parts of  the celery stalks and then slice them into ¼ inch slices, crosswise. This should yield about 2 cups of sliced celery. Place the celery into a steamer and steam for 6 minutes. Run the steamed celery under cold water to stop the cooking, drain and set aside.

In a medium bowl, mix the four cheeses together. Reserving one tablespoon of the cheese mix, combine the remainder with the celery in a large bowl, mixing well.

Place the celery-cheese mix into the prepared baking dish and press down slightly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese mix over the top and place into the oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese on top begins to brown. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.

NOTE:  I had this dish as an appetizer at Pino’s Trattoria, 360 East Campbell Avenue, Campbell the other night and decided to make it as a side dish. Celery as a side dish? – why not? It is really good, to say nothing of the rest of the food at Pino’s .Excellent Italian food!