Sausage Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. sausage (good quality)
1 1/2 pkg. chicken noodle soup mix
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 can water chestnuts, sliced and drained
1 c. uncooked rice
2 1/2 c. boiling water

Preparation

Brown sausage; drain and save 2 tablespoons drippings in pan. Brown onion and celery in drippings.
Mix everything in casserole. Sprinkle with 1 cup toasted almonds.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.