π₯ Celery Casserole Recipe π₯
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 3 cups celery, chopped
- 1 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 can condensed cream of celery soup
- 1 cup crushed crackers
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). This ensures that it’s perfectly heated when your casserole is ready for baking.
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Prepare Celery: In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add the chopped celery and cook for about 7 minutes until it’s tender yet crisp. Drain the celery thoroughly.
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Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked celery with the drained water chestnuts and condensed cream of celery soup. Ensure the mixture is well incorporated.
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Assemble Casserole: Grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Pour the celery mixture into the greased dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Prepare Topping: In a sautΓ© pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the crushed crackers and sliced almonds. Stir the mixture until the crackers and almonds are coated evenly with the butter. This adds a delightful crunch to your casserole!
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Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttery cracker and almond mixture evenly over the top of the celery mixture in the casserole dish. This topping adds texture and flavor to every bite.
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Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the celery casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
This Celery Casserole is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, with tender celery, crunchy water chestnuts, and a buttery cracker-almond topping that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy this comforting dish as a side or a main course for a delicious and nutritious meal!
