In the spirit seafood strata

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsOyster crackers
2Envelopes lobster bisque
Dry soup mix
¾cupChopped green onions with
Tops
3tablespoonsLemon juice
1cupSliced, drained water
Chestnuts
½teaspoonLemon pepper seasoning
1cupFrozen peas
8ouncesFrozen crabmeat, thawed
Cherry tomatoes, optional
Green onion tops, optional
8Eggs
2cupsMilk

Directions

Sprinkle 2½ cups of the oyster crackers over the bottom of greased 13 x 9 x 2" baking dish.Layer onions,water chestnuts,peas and crabmeat crackers.Top with remaining crackers.Blend together remaining ingredients and pour over layers.Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven until golden brown,30 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.Garnish with tomatoes and green onions,if desired.Makes 8 servings.

* Please Note: To keep down cost,use ½" slices of new imitation crabmeat sticks,termed "Surimi" in place of crabmeat.