Elegant Shrimp Casserole

1 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 c. water
1 small can pimentos, chopped 
3 lb. cooked, deveined shrimp
1 c. crab meat
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
4 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. flour
2 c. light cream
1 c. Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. buttered cracker crumbs

Combine green pepper, celery, onion and water; cook until vegetables are tender. 
Drain; add pimento, shrimp, crab and eggs. Melt butter; stir in flour until smooth.
 Gradually add cream; cook until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
Add cheese, salt and pepper. Add sauce to shrimp mixture; spoon  into 
3-quart casserole. Sprinkle crumbs over top. 
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Yield: 12 to 15 servings.

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