Experience the exotic flavors of Far East Celery, a delightful side dish where crisp celery and water chestnuts combine with creamy chicken soup and pimento. Topped with a crunchy butter-toasted almond and bread crumb crust, this casserole bakes to golden perfection. A versatile vegetable dish that complements any protein for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
4 cups of one inch celery pieces 1 5-oz. can water chestnuts (drained and thinly sliced) 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 1/4 c. diced pimento 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs 1/4 c. toasted slivered almonds 2 T. melted butter
Directions
Cook celery pieces in small amount of boiling, salted water till "crisp" done in about eight minutes. Drain and mix celery with water chestnuts, soup and pimento. Place in qt. casserole. Toss bread crumbs with almonds and melted butter. Sprinkle over mixture and bake for 35 minutes at 350°. Cover for first 25 minutes then uncover to brown.
Servings\Yield
Serves 6 as an unusual side dish
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 135; Total Fat: 8g (Saturated Fat: 3g); Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 310mg; Total Carbohydrates: 15g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 3g
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