1 1/2 lbs. Maine lobster
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. sherry
4 tbsp. brandy
3-4 tbsp. flour
Salt
Paprika
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
1 pt. all-purpose cream
5 pieces bread (crust removed)

Cut Maine lobster into bite size pieces, saute lightly. Make a sauce of butter, flour, dry mustard, salt, paprika and 1/2 of the cream. Mix with seafood and add bread which has been cut into small cubes. Add reserved cream to give medium thickness. Add sherry and brandy. Pour into flat baking dish.

TOPPING:

Process one stack of Ritz crackers until crushed fine. Mix with stick of melted butter and heat until lightly brown. Spread over casserole.

Bake at 325 for 20 minutes until top is brown and bubbling. Serves 8.