Dixie Celery Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. celery, cut in 1-inch slices
1 tsp. salt water to cover
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/2 can water chestnuts (about 15), sliced
1/4 c. sliced almonds
4 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. soft bread crumbs

Preparation

In medium saucepan, place celery, salt and water to cover. Cook 8 minutes on high heat; drain.
In small mixing bowl, blend chicken soup with milk, tabasco and water chestnuts.
Butter an 8-inch casserole.
Sprinkle celery over bottom.
Cover with soup mixture.
Dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
Melt remaining butter in saucepan.
Blend with almonds and bread crumbs.
Sprinkle over top of casserole.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes, until golden brown.