Mrs. Tawes' Crab Casserole Recipe

Name: Mrs. Tawes' Crab Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb blue crab meat, back fin or jumbo lump; 6 eggs, hard cooked; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 lb blue crab meat, back fin or jumbo lump
6 eggs, hard cooked
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

1
Chop whites of eggs and add to crab meat. Handle gently so that crab lumps are not broken.
2
Add salt and pepper.
3
Mash egg yolks and set aside.
4
Make roux with butter and flour.
5
Add cream, egg yolks, dry mustard, vinegar, and oil, cooking gently and stirring constantly until thickened.
6
Pour while hot over crab and mix gently.
7
Place in buttered 1 quart casserole.
8
Cover top with bread crumbs.
9
Dot with butter.
10
Brown in 350 degree oven until just warm.

515

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Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb blue crab meat, back fin or jumbo lump, 6 eggs, hard cooked, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Mrs. Tawes' Crab Casserole 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.

Mrs. Tawes' Crab Casserole

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