Crunchy Vegetable Bake

Name: Crunchy Vegetable Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 60-80 servings.
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 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

While traveling in Kentucky a few years ago, my husband and I enjoyed an excellent mixed vegetable dish at a restaurant...and the owners were kind enough to share the recipe. It makes four casseroles so it's great for a church supper or other large group. -Jean Voan, Shepherd, Texas

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 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

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 78 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Crunchy Vegetable Bake in Taste of Home August/September 2003

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Lisa4465

Dec 23, 2011

Made this for a Christmas Dinner for our ladies church group, so many asked for the recipe.. this is easy to make and delicious!!