Deviled Dungeness Crab Casserole

Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• 2 egg yolks, beaten slightly
• dash of cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
• 1 1/4 pounds backfin crab meat
• 1 cup cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Preparation Instructions:

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Saute onion and green pepper in 3 tablespoons butter until tender in saucepan. Add flour; mix until smooth. Stir in half and half gradually; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Stir a small amount of the hot sauce into egg yolks; add to remaining sauce in pan; heat 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add cayenne, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and chives; mix well. Stir in crab meat. Spoon crab mixture in six buttered ramekins, custard cups or 1-quart casserole. Combine crackers and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle on crab mixture. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown. Serves 6. The next time you entertain extra-special guests, dazzle them by serving this deviled casserole. Very few entrees match its elegance and eye appeal.

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