Crabmeat patties

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Butter or margarine
1 Onion,chopped
2 Celery ribs,chopped
1 pounds Crabmeat,lump,picked over
1 can Mushrooms(5.5oz)
1 Pimiento,chopped
1 teaspoon Celery salt
¼ teaspoon Mace
½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 cup Milk
1 cup Cream
2 Egg yolks,well beaten
Lemon juice
1 cup Bread crumbs,buttered

Directions

1. Melt butter in saucepan with onion and celery; cook until vegetables are golden.

2. Add crabmeat, mushrooms, pimiento and seasonings; stir in milk and cream and cook slowly 15 minutes.

3. Add beaten egg yolks, a small amount at a time; cook 10 minutes longer, stirring.

4. Spoon hot mixture into four to six buttered ramekins or shells; sprinkle with lemon juice and cover with buttered bread crumbs.

5. Bake in preheated 450'F. oven a few minutes to brown crumbs.

From: Michael Orchekowski Date: 09-26-94

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