Layered Crab Imperial Recipe

Name: Layered Crab Imperial
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb unsalted butter; 1 12 lbs fresh lump crabmeat, picked over; ½ cup diced onion; ½ cup diced green pepper; ½ 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 14 pints milk (U.S. pints 68 fluid ounces); 30 slices white bread

Servings: persons

12 lb unsalted butter
1 12 lbs fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced green pepper
½ 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 14 pints milk (U.S. pints 68 fluid ounces)
30 slices white bread

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Melt butter in saute 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 20 3/4-inch by 12 1/2-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 350F degrees for approximately 1 hour or until top is slightly brown.

10649

kcal

Calories

1164

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb unsalted butter, 1 12 lbs fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, ½ cup diced onion, ½ cup diced green pepper, and more.

Yes, Layered Crab Imperial falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Layered Crab Imperial

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