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1	Bunch	Celery, sliced (about 6 cups)
3/4	Cup	Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2	Tsp.	Paprika
1/8	Tsp.	Pepper
1	Can	Cream of celery soup, undiluted
1	Cup	Soft bread crumbs
1/2	Cup	Slivered almonds

Place the celery in a greased two-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, paprika and pepper. Top with the soup. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with the almonds. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown on top.