Crab Imperial

Directions

1. 1
   Remove all cartilage from crab meat.
2. 2
   In medium size pan, melt margarine or butter; mix in flour.
3. 3
   Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, to keep mixture smooth and free from lumps.
4. 4
   Cook, stirring, over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
5. 5
   Mix in onion, Worcestershire sauce and bread cubes. Cool.
6. 6
   Fold in mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
7. 7
   In another pan melt margarine or butter until lightly browned.
8. 8
   Add crab meat and toss lightly.
9. 9
   Combine with sauce mixture.
10. 10
    Put in individual shells or ramekins or greased 1-quart casserole. Sprinkle paprika over top.
11. 11
    Bake at 450° until hot and bubbly and lightly browned on top, 10 to 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Makes 4 servings.