Crunchy Celery Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. chopped celery (about 5 ribs), cooked for 7 minutes in salted water and drained
1 can water chestnuts, sliced
1 can cream of chicken soup
3 1/2 oz. pkg. slivered almonds
1 stick margarine
32 Ritz crackers, crushed

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Combine the first 3 ingredients and put in an 8-inch casserole dish.
In the microwave, saute the almonds with the margarine for about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
Pour almonds over the crushed crackers and toss lightly.
Spread cracker mixture over celery mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.