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Crab Meat Au Gratin
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Brief Description
Crab Casserole goodness multiplied by cheesiness. Irresistable!
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Main Ingredient
Crab
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Category: Casseroles
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 30 min(s)
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Cook Time: 20 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Notes:
Can add a dash of white pepper, if desired.
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Posted By: deliciouslysavv17
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Posted On: Sep 13, 2014
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 1 pounds - Snow Crab Meat
- 3 tablespoons - Butter
- 1/2 cups - Scallions or Sweet Onion
- 1/4 cups - Celery
- 1 tablespoons - All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cups - Milk
- 1 - Egg Yolk
- 2 tablespoons - Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoons - Prepared mustard
- 1 cups - Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 pinchs - Ground Nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons - Bread Crumbs
- 1 dashes - Paprika
- 1/4 cups - Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- - Fresh Tomatoes (NOT Store-bought!)
Directions:
In a heavy saucepan, over moderate heat, melt butter, add onions and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are soft and transparent but not brown. Stir in the flour, blend well. Add milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Add nutmeg, mustard and cheese. Take pot away from heat.
Beat egg yolk and lemon juice. Then add crabmeat, mix well.
Butter baking pan or individual baking dishes. Add onion/cheese mixture to baking pan. Pour egg mixture over all.
Combine cheese and breadcrumbs, sprinkle over top of mixture, then add dash of paprika. Garnish with fresh tomato slices.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes until top is au gratin, brown and crusty.
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