1 c. coarse Saltine cracker crumbs
5 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
1 c. half & half
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. chives, chopped
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. prepared mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 lb. lump crab meat, well drained

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute crumbs in 2 tablespoons of butter for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside. Melt remaining butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, stir constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in half & half and cook for 3 minutes or until mixture thickens and boils. Remove from heat. Gradually stir 1/4 cup sauce mixture into egg. Stir egg mixture into remaining sauce. Add chives, lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Fold in crab meat. Pour into a greased 1 quart baking dish or individual ramekins. Sprinkle cracker crumbs over crab and bake 30 minutes. Serves 6.