MISS ANNIE'S CRAB CASSEROLE

 

INSPIRED BY THE SEASHORE

 

"If we win the lottery, there is no question where we would be!"

There is something so awakening when living near the ocean. While living in Maine, Darling and I would drive down to the bay and just stroll along the walking trails, watching the sailboats, lobster boats and island ferries. We would dream about owning one of those stunningly beautiful sailboats one day. It was almost as if we could not stay away from such a magical place. Those old Victorian homes overlooked this postcard scene and I always wondered what that would be like....to wake up to that beauty each morning! It became quite apparent that many people shared our love for this Oceanside view. It cost nothing...all of that serenity. Sometimes, it may be that winning the lottery is just a state of mind.

MISS ANNIE DEAN'S CRAB CASSEROLE

1 stick butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
Flour
1½ to 2 quarts heavy whipping cream
2 to 3 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
Creole seasoning, to taste
2 dashes Worcestershire
5 (16-ounce) cans jumbo lump crab meat

In a large saucepan, sauté onion and peppers in butter about 5 minutes. Add enough flour to soak up butter. Slowly stir in cream. When cream is hot and mixture thickens, turn heat off. Add cheese and seasonings. Stir until cheese is melted.

Fold in crab meat.

Spray large casserole dish with Pam. Spoon in crab mixture.

 Bake at 350 degrees f. 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
This recipe may be created as a main course casserole or an appetizer dip.