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Northeastern Cuisine is heavily influenced by the sea, a constant supply of food and wealth to this area. Creams and rich textures also play a big role in many recipes within Northeastern Cuisine.
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Chesapeake Crab Strata
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
Chesapeake Crab Strata
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients:
1/4
cup butter or margarine
4
cups unseasoned croutons
2
cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
2
cups milk
8
eggs, beaten
1/2
teaspoon dry mustard
1/2
teaspoon seafood seasoning
Salt and black pepper
1
pound crabmeat, shells removed
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Place butter in 11X7-inch baking dish. Heat in oven until melted, tilting to coat dish. Remove dish from oven; spread croutons over melted butter. Top with cheese; set aside.
2.
Combine milk, eggs, mustard, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour egg mixture over cheese in dish; sprinkle with crabmeat. Bake 50 minutes or until mixture is set. Remove from oven and let stand about 10 minutes.
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Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of. "Chesapeake Crab Strata." 31 August 2006. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/chesapeake-crab-strata-a-recipe.htm> 16 May 2008.
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