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Maine Crabmeat Cobbler

Maine Crabmeat Cobbler 

Melt:
1/2 c. butter in top of double boiler

Add:
1/2 c. chopped green pepper (1 med.) and 1/2 c. chopped onion (1 med.)

Cook over boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes.

Blend in:
1/2 c. sifted Pillsbury all-purpose flour
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate
1 c. milk
1 c. shredded American cheese

Cook, stirring constantly, until very thick.

Add:
1 c. (6 1/2 oz. can) crabmeat, boned
1 1/2 c. drained tomatoes (No. 2 can)
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt

Blend thoroughly. Pour into 2 quart casserole dish.

Cheese Biscuit Topping:

Sift together: 
1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons double acting baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt 
into mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup shredded American cheese. 
Cut in 2 tablespoons shortening until particles are fine. Add 1/2 cup milk. 
Mix only until all particles are moistened. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on 
top of hot crabmeat mixture.

Bake in hot oven (450 degrees) 20-25 minutes. Serves 6 to 8 people.