Atlantic Snow Crab Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6 ounce) packages frozen atlantic snow crab meat, thawed and drained
3 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 green pepper, sliced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cups rice, cooked
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter and saute green pepper and onion until soft.
Place rice in a 2 quart casserole and layer as follows: half the crab, cheese, egg slices, remaining crab, remaining crab, green pepper and onion.
To prepare sauce, melt 1 1/2 tbsp butter.
Blend in flour, then milk.
Cook and stir over low heat.
Stir in mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
Pour sauce over casserole ingredients, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and dot with remaining 1 tbsp butter, cut into bits.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for 30-40 minutes.