Shelly's Recipe

East Coast Baked Crab

Category: Casseroles - Seafood

1 pound backfin crab meat
1 1/3 cups chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Preparation Instructions:

Combine the crab meat, celery, mayonnaise, onion, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce and salt.

Place the crab meat mixture into a well-greased 2-quart casserole.

Combine the bread crumbs and the cheese; sprinkle over the top of the crab mixture.

Bake in a moderate oven at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and the crumbs are lightly browned.

Serves 6.