1 c. crabmeat, picked over & flaked (fresh, frozen or canned)
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 c. half & half
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. dry sherry
Bread crumbs
Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour, slat, pepper and paprika. Gradually blend in cream, stirring constantly until sauce is smooth and velvety. Add cheese, Worcestershire sauce and crabmeat. Add sherry. Pour into a buttered casserole or au gratin dish. Top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 40 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Serves 4.