ALMOND CELERY BAKE

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It takes a creative cook like Mom to find a way to make celery star in a satisfying side dish. She combines celery slices with a creamy sauce, cheddar cheese and crunchy almonds. It's deliciously different! -Judi Messina, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 bunch celery, sliced (about 6 cups)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

Place the celery in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, paprika and pepper. Top with the soup. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the almonds. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.