Crunchy Vegetable Bake

By Jan_C

Ingredients

• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of
• chicken soup, undiluted
• 4-1/2 cups (36 ounces) sour cream
• 4 to 6 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
• 8 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut green beans,
• thawed
• 8 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn, thawed
• 8 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts,
• drained
• 1 package (8 ounces) butter-flavored crackers, crushed
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, saute celery and onions in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir in the beans, corn and water chestnuts. Transfer to four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, almonds and butter. Sprinkle over bean mixture. Bake, uncovered, at
350 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.