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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 375degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with the almonds. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown on top.