8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup onion, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk, scalded
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of white pepper
1/4 cup sherry
12 ounce crab meat
1 cup crackers, finely crumbled
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated


1) Crumble crackers between waxed paper with a rolling pin.. Reserve just enough crumbs and cheese to top the casserole..

2) Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy skillet..

3) Add onion and saut for about 5 minutes or until golden..

4) Slowly add flour, stirring constantly over low heat..

5) When flour is blended, gradually add hot milk (scalded) and blend with a whip..

6) Continue stirring over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken..

7) Add salt, pepper, and sherry, and continue stirring in a bowl..

8) Mix crab meat, sauce, and the extra cracker crumbs and cheese..

9) Place in a lightly greased baking dish..

10) Sprinkle reserved cracker crumbs and cheese on the top of the casserole..

11) Dot the top with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter..

12) Bake uncovered at 350F for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown..

YUMMO!