INGREDIENTS

1. 1 (14 1/2 ounce)canFrench style green beans, rinsed and drained
2. 1 (11 ounce)canwhite shoepeg corn or corn, rinsed and drained
3. 1 (10 3/4 ounce)canlow-fat cream of celery soupor regularcream of celery soup
4. 2-3stalkscelery, trimmed,washed,and finely chopped
5. 1smallonion, chopped(approximately 1/4 to 1/2 cup)
6. 1/2cup shreddedcheddar cheese(2 ounces)
7. 1 (8 ounce)containerlight sour creamor regularsour cream
8. 1/4teaspoonsalt, to taste
9. 1/4teaspoonground pepper
10. 22 roundbutter flavored crackers, such as ritz,crushed
11. 1 (2 ounce)packagesliced almonds
12. 1/4cupbutter or margarine, melted

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and have ready a greased medium oval baking dish (7″x11″ size).
2. Mix together the cracker crumbs, nuts, and the melted butter and set aside.
3. Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour into the prepared pan, sprinkling the nut mixture over the top.
4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly.