Mrs. Edison's Old Fashioned Recipe for Deviled Crab

Submitted by EdisonFordWinterEst

"The Edisons’ recipes were written during their lifetime, therefore the directions, measurements and styles of the recipes reflect the period in which they lived and their personal tastes. Because the recipes are original for the times, you will want to read them carefully and experiment liberally. We know you will enjoy a look at heir lives as well as their scrumptious recipes."

 

• Ready In: 2mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 batch
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup cream
• 2 cups crabmeat
• 1⁄2 cup celery (or little red peppers if desired)

directions

1. Cream butter and add flour, mustard and blend together; then add everything else. Put cream in last with the crab meat and be sure to blend them well before putting them in shells. Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs and bake in moderate oven until brown.