8 oz. macaroni OR noodles, cooked aldente
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. minced onion
1 c. celery, sliced
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 c. milk
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 c. American OR Cheddar cheese
2 c. cooked chicken (OR turkey), diced
1/4 c. pimento, chopped
1/4 c. green pepper
1 sm. can mushrooms
1 c. toasted, blanched almonds
1/2 c. butter bread crumbs

Saute onion and celery in butter. Blend in flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Add milk and Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened. Stir in cheese, chicken, pimento, green pepper, macaroni, mushrooms and 1/2 cup almonds. Turn into 2 quart baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and 1/2 cup almonds. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Yields 8-10 servings.