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                             Quick Crab Mousse
 
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 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Appetizers
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/4  oz envelope   unflavored gelatin
    2      10.5 oz cans  condensed cream of mushroom soup
    1      8 oz package  cream cheese -- softened
      1/2  cup           mayonnaise
      1/2  cup           sour cream
    1      cup           chopped celery
      1/2  cup           scallions
    1      2 oz jar      diced pimiento -- drained
      1/8  teaspoon      salt
    1      teaspoon      lemon juice
      1/8  teaspoon      hot pepper sauce
      1/2  pound         lump crab meat -- picked over
      1/4  can           chopped parsley
                         crackers or bread rounds
 
 In a small bowl soften gelatin in 3 tablespoons of cold water.
 
 In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, cook undiluted soup, stirring
 occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.  Stir in cream cheese,
 a few tablespoons at a time, whisking until well blended, and cook about 3
 minutes.  Stir in gelatin mixture and remove from heat.
 
 Whisk in mayonnaise and sour cream.  Stir in celery, scallions, pimiento,
 salt, lemon juice and hot sauce.  Fold in crab and parsley.  Pour mixture
 into an oiled 6 or 7 cup mold, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate
 until set, about 4 hours or as long as two days.  Unmold and serve with
 crackers or bread rounds.
 
 
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