Peel and wash the cassava. Boil the cassava. (Do not over cook it). Dice and set aside.

Finely chop the onion, celery, chive, and peppers.

Measure the amount of milk you need and have it ready.

In a deep small pan, melt the butter.

Then add the chopped onions. Cook until the onions are soft. Mix in the flour.

Then add the milk, 1/3 at a time. Stir occasionally.

Allow the milk to thicken for about 3 minutes.

In the mean time add the chopped celery, chive, sweet pepper, and

pimento pepper to the diced cassava.

Back to making the sauce …..add the garlic powder, paprika, and parsley.

Mix well. Then add 2 cups of grated cheese.

Stir and remove from heat immediately.

Pour over the cassava and mix well.

Pour into a deep greased casserole dish (8x11x2.5 inches).

Garnish with some parsley, paprika and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Bake for about 45 minutes in a 250 degree F oven.

Remove and cool before serving.