Preheat the oven to 180 �C / 350 �F / Gas 4.

Grate or chop the celery very finely and place in a saucepan. Pour over sufficient milk to cover and season. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes or until the celery is tender. Leave to cool.

Stir in the cheese and beaten egg and turn into a well-buttered ovenproof dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the celery mixture and dot with butter.

Bake for 10-20 minutes until golden brown.