CRAB –MEAT MOLD WITH CRACKERS

1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

2 pkgs. (3-oz. Size) cream cheese

¼ cup finely chopped onion

1 cup mayonnaise

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

1 cup cold water

1 can (about 7 ½ oz.) crab meat, drained & flaked

1 cup finely chopped celery

Salad greens

Lemon wedges

Sliced pitted black olive

Pimento strips (We use frozen red pepper)

Assorted crackers

1.     In medium saucepan, combine soup, cheese and onion.  Heat until cheese is melted; stirring.  Blend in mayonnaise, remove from heat.

2.     In another saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water.  Over low heat, stir until gelatin dissolves.  Stir into soup mixture.  Add crab meat and celery.

3.     Pour mixture into 6-cup mold.  Refrigerate 6 hours, or until firm.

4.     Unmold on serving plate, garnish with salad greens and lemon wedges.  Use olive slices for eyes, pimiento strips for scales.  Serve as a spread with crackers.