Ingredients

  • 8 to 12 slices bread (no crusts)
  • 2 c. crab meat
  • 1/2 c. mayonnaise
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 c. celery, chopped
  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • 3 c. milk
  • 1 (1 c.) can cream of mushroom soup
  • grated cheese
  • paprika

Method

  • Cook celery slowly 10 minutes in a little water; drain.
  • Dice half the bread in 11-inch square baking dish.
  • Mix crab meat, mayonnaise, onion, green pepper and celery together.
  • Spread over bread.
  • Place remaining diced bread over crab mixture.
  • Mix eggs and milk.
  • Pour over casserole.
  • Place in refrigerator overnight. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes.
  • Spoon soup over top.
  • Sprinkle with small amount of cheese and paprika.
  • Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour longer.
  • Yield:
  • 8 servings.