Crab Imperial - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or oleo
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. diced green pepper
1 lb. fresh lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 c. soft bread crumbs
2 tsp. oleo or butter, melted
paprika (for garnish)

Preparation

Melt 1/4 cup oleo in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
Add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in next 5 ingredients.
Fold in crabmeat.
Spoon mixture into greased baking shells.
Mix bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over crab mixture and garnish, if desired.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Makes 6 servings.