Recipe: Easy Crab Casserole and Toast Points (24 appetizer servings)

EASY CRAB CASSEROLE

1 pound crab surimi seafood chunks (imitation crab), drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing cubes
1 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing)
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (3 ounce) jar capers
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Toast Points (optional, for serving - recipe follows)
sweet red pepper strips (optional, for garnish)

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; spoon into an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with capers and Old Bay seasoning.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Garnish, if desired, and serve with Toast Points.

TOAST POINTS

12 slices day old white bread
Melted butter or margarine

Roll bread slices with a rolling pin to flatten; brush with butter. Cut bread slice in half diagonally, and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 225 degrees F for 4 minutes or until lightly toasted.

SERVING IDEAS:
Garnish with sweet red pepper strips; serve wwith toast points

Makes 24 appetizer servings or 4 to 6 main-dish servings
Source: Southern Living magazine, 1993