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4 to 6 Servings1/3 cup Butter Flavor CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 1/3 Butter Flavor CRISCO Stick 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black or white pepper 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) chicken broth 2 cups milk 3 cups shredded Colby or Cheddar cheese 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke In 3-quart saucepan melt Butter Flavor Crisco. Add celery and onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until bubbly. Blend in chicken broth and milk. Cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes, or until mixture comes to boil and thickens. Remove from heat. Add cheese, 1 cup at a time, stirring to melt after each addition. Stir in liquid smoke. Garnish each serving with bacon bits, if desired. |
