2 c. mayonnaise
2 eggs
1 green pepper (1/2 c. chopped)
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 sm. jar pimentos, chopped
1/2 c. water

Mix above ingredients well and pour over 2 pounds backfin crabmeat in casserole dish. Bake until bubbly in 350 degree oven.

CRAB CAKES: Use this same base for cakes except omit 1/2 cup water.

2 lb. crab meat
1/2 c. bread crumbs

Toss lightly and mix in base. Bake the same.