Crabmeat Au Gratin Recipe

Name: Crabmeat Au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 medium celery, finely chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 (12 ounce) cans low-fat evaporated milk; 2 egg yolks; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 medium celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 (12 ounce) cans low-fat evaporated milk
2 egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F Grease a 12 x 8-inch baking dish.
2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Add flour and stir until well blended. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Add a ladle of milk mixture to beaten egg yolks; stir well. Pour egg mixture into milk mixture in pan. Add salt, cayenne and black pepper; cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4
Place crabmeat in a medium bowl. Add sauce and mix gently but thoroughly to blend. Spoon into prepared pan. Sprinkle with Cheddar.
5
Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes, or until cheese melts and begins to lightly brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup unsalted butter, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 medium celery, finely chopped, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Crabmeat Au Gratin falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crabmeat Au Gratin

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