Party Food All-Star: The Ultimate Gulf Blue Crab Gr

Name: Party Food All-Star: The Ultimate Gulf Blue Crab Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds jumbo lump Gulf blue crab meat; 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, divided; 1 1/2 cups onions, minced; 1 cup celery, diced small; 1 cup green peppers, diced small; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 cup white wine; 2 cups milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 cups white cheddar cheese, grated and divided; 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated and divided; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce; 4 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; salt, to taste; ground white pepper, to taste; 1 cup green onions, chopped; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; 2 loaves French bread, sliced and toasted

Servings: persons

2 pounds jumbo lump Gulf blue crab meat
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, divided
1 1/2 cups onions, minced
1 cup celery, diced small
1 cup green peppers, diced small
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup white wine
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups white cheddar cheese, grated and divided
2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
salt, to taste
ground white pepper, to taste
1 cup green onions, chopped
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 loaves French bread, sliced and toasted

1
Add 4 tablespoons of butter and the onions to a medium saute pan.
2
Cook gently until the onions are tender and translucent.
3
Add the celery and green peppers and cook an additional 3 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and reserve.
5
In a medium sauce pot, melt the remaining 12 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
6
Add the flour and mix well.
7
Add the white wine, milk and heavy cream.
8
Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
9
Add 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning and nutmeg.
10
Stir until the cheese is melted.
11
Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
12
Remove from heat and reserve.
13
Combine the onion mixture with the cream mixture.
14
Add the Gulf blue crab meat and green onions.
15
Toss gently to combine.
16
Taste and add salt and white pepper as needed.
17
Combine the panko bread crumbs, the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese, the remaining 1 cup Parmesan cheese and the remaining 2 teaspoons of Creole seasoning.
18
Divide the crab mixture into 12 buttered gratin dishes.
19
Top each dish generously with the bread crumb mixture.
20
Bake in the oven at 400F for 12 to 15 minutes and then place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to brown the tops.
21
Serve with sliced toasted French bread.

1779

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds jumbo lump Gulf blue crab meat, 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, divided, 1 1/2 cups onions, minced, 1 cup celery, diced small, and more.

Yes, Party Food All-Star: The Ultimate Gulf Blue Crab 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.

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Party Food All-Star: The Ultimate Gulf Blue Crab Gratin

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