1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup flaked cooked crabmeat
1 cup peeled cooked shrimp
3 cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

In a saucepan, saute onion in butter. Blend in flour.

Add milk and cream. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat.

Stir in ingredients and 1/2 of the cheese.

Spoon into 2-1/2 quart casserole.

Bake for 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Sprinkle with cheese.

6 servings.