Make ahead Chicken Bake

Ingredients:

• 5 c. chicken; cooked and cubed
• 2 c. chopped celery
• 5 hard cooked eggs, sliced
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 3/4 c. mayo
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. pimientos, optional
• 1 tsp. finely chopped onion
• 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (3 oz) chow mein noodles
• 1/2 c. silvered almonds, toasted
  

Directions:

1. In large bowl, combine the 1st eight ingredients.
2. Transfer to a greased 3-qt dish.
3. Sprinkle with cheese, chow mein noodles, and almonds.
4. Cover and refrigerate over night.
5. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
6. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30-35 minutes; lightly browned and cheese is bubbly.

Yields 12 servings