CRAB SUPREME

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This recipe is originally from an old church cookbook. It is not recommended to use reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories Crab

Time 45m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup diced green pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 dash hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1 dash paprika

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute the onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in the milk. Add chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
Remove from heat; stir in the crab, mayonnaise and hot pepper sauce. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. Baking dish.
Melt the remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over crab mixture. Bake uncovered at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.8, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 135.6, Sodium 1131.3, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 25.1