Ingredients

  • 2 pkgs. frozen broccoli spears
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbl. butter or margarine
  • 4 tbl. minced onion
  • 4 tbl. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. curry powder
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbl. lemon juice
  • 1 lb. crabmeat (imitation works)
  • 1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs

Method

  • Cook broccoli according to package directions. Arrange broccoli in buttered 2 qt. casserole. Sprinkle cheese over broccoli. Melt 1/2 cup butter in saucepan; saute onion until golden brown. Stir in flour, curry powder, and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until thickened. Stir in lemon juice; add crabmeat. Pour over broccoli. Mix remaining melted butter with breadcrumbs; sprinkle over crab mixture. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly and brown. Makes 6 servings.