Crab Pecan Delight

1/2 cup celery; chopped
2 tablespoon green onion; chopped
1 1/2 cup pecans; finely chopped
1 . (divided use)
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1 lb crab meat
1 can cream of celery soup (10oz)
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 350 F. Saute celery, green onion and 1 cup pecans in
1/4 cup butter until vegetables are crisy-tender. Add salt, pepper
and garlic. Stir in crab meat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add soup;
gradually stir in milk. Pour into baking dish, sprinkle with bread
crwnbs and remaining pecans: pat with remaining butter. Bake for 20
to 25 minutes, or until brown.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Per serving: Calories 526; Fat 42 g; Cholesterol 141 mg; Sodium 871
mg; Percent calories from fat 70%