1/2 c. butter
2 2/3 c. milk
2 cans crab meat, flaked
2/3 c. flour
2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/3 c. slivered almonds
4 hard cooked eggs, chopped
2 pimentos, chopped
Salt to taste (optional)
1 c. shredded sharp cheese
Buttered bread crumbs

Melt butter, add flour and mix well. Remove from heat and slowly add milk. Cook, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Add crab meat, celery, peppers, almonds, eggs, pimento and salt. Pour into 2 quart casserole. Top with cheese and bread crumbs. Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serves 8.