Ingredients

  • 4 c. sliced celery
  • 1 can water chestnuts, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1 can cream of celery soup;
  • 1 small onion, chopped and sauteed in butter
  • 1/4 c. pimento
  • 1/2 c. breadcrumbs
  • 1 c. toasted slivered almonds
  • 2 Tbsp. melted butter

Method

  • Cook celery in small amount of water, approximately 5 minutes. (The celery should still be crunchy.)
  • Drain and combine with chestnuts, soup and seasonings.
  • Grease a two quart casserole. Place first mixture into casserole and top with combined breadcrumbs, almonds and butter.
  • Bake at 350° about 35 minutes.