The Best Crab Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (6 1/2-ounce) can crabmeat, drained
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs, plus 1/2 cup buttered soft bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 6 hard-boiled eggs, diced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup sliced stuffed green olives, plus slices for garnish
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch pepper
• Olive slices, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, break the crabmeat in chunks. Add the mayonnaise, 1 cup soft bread crumbs, half-and-half, eggs, onion, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper, and fold together. Divide the mixture among greased individual ramekins or spoon it into a 1 quart casserole dish. Top with the buttered crumbs and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with olive slices.