Crab Imperial

Name: Crab Imperial
Ingredients: 1/4 c. butter or oleo; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 c. milk; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 c. diced green pepper; 1 lb. fresh lump crabmeat, drained; 1/4 c. soft bread crumbs; 2 tsp. oleo or butter, melted; paprika (for garnish)

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or oleo
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. diced green pepper
1 lb. fresh lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 c. soft bread crumbs
2 tsp. oleo or butter, melted
paprika (for garnish)

Directions

1

Melt 1/4 cup oleo in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
2

Add flour, stirring until smooth.
3

Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk.
4

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
5

Stir in next 5 ingredients.
6

Fold in crabmeat.
7

Spoon mixture into greased baking shells.
8

Mix bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over crab mixture and garnish, if desired.
9

Bake at 425° for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
10

Makes 6 servings.