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Layered Crab Imperial
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 90 Minutes
Servings: 6
My boss brought this delectable stuff to a staff luncheon. She said that the spice measurements are approximate and to feel free to tweak tem according to taste. Easy to heat quickly in a microwave.
Ingredients:
1/2 lb unsalted butter
1 1/2 lbs fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
16 eggs
4 1/4 pints milk (u.s. pints – 68 fluid ounces)
30 slices white bread
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt butter in sauté pan.
3. Add celery, onions, peppers, seasonings and spices and cook for about 4 minutes; set aside.
4. Trim crust from bread slices and line bottom of a 203/4-inch by 121/2-inch pan.
5. Cover with a layer of crabmeat, followed by a layer of vegetable mixture and a layer of cheese.
6. Top with remaining bread slices.
7. Whisk eggs and combine with milk, pour over bread.
8. Bake at 350°F degrees for approximately 1 hour or until top is slightly brown.
By RecipeOfHealth.com