INGREDIENTS
1 lb. crabmeat
4 TBSP. flour
6 eggs, separated
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 TBSP. butter
2 cups hot milk
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tsp. paprika
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter; blend in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually add milk and cook until thickened.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Lightly beat egg yolks and stir into the thickened sauce.
Fold in the mayonnaise.
Carefully stir in crabmeat; add salt and pepper.
Beat egg whites until stiff.
Fold into crab mixture and spoon into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle with paprika and top with the cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Can be served as an appetizer.
