Crabmeat Patties

* Exported from MasterCook *

Crabmeat Patties

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fish Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Butter or margarine
1 Onion,chopped
2 Celery ribs,chopped
1 lb Crabmeat,lump,picked over
1 cn Mushrooms(5.5oz)
1 Pimiento,chopped
1 ts Celery salt
1/4 ts Mace
1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
1 c Milk
1 c Cream
2 Egg yolks,well beaten
Lemon juice
1 c Bread crumbs,buttered

1. Melt butter in saucepan with onion and celery; cook until vegetables are
golden.

2. Add crabmeat, mushrooms, pimiento and seasonings; stir in milk and cream
and cook slowly 15 minutes.

3. Add beaten egg yolks, a small amount at a time; cook 10 minutes longer,
stirring.

4. Spoon hot mixture into four to six buttered ramekins or shells; sprinkle
with lemon juice and cover with buttered bread crumbs.

5. Bake in preheated 450'F. oven a few minutes to brown crumbs.


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