Puffing Crab

Name: Puffing Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup hot milk; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 3 egg whites, beat till stiff peaks; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellmans); salt and pepper; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon old Old Bay Seasoning (optional)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 545 kcal · Seafood

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Puffing Crab – a delicious recipe with crabmeat, butter, flour, hot milk, egg yolks, egg whites. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

1 lb crabmeat
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup hot milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 egg whites, beat till stiff peaks
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellmans)
salt and pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon old Old Bay Seasoning (optional)

1
Melt butter in sauce pan.
2
Cook 5 minutes.
3
Gradually sir in milk and bring to the boil.
4
Cool mixture 5 minute.
5
Fold in beaten yolks.
6
Fold in mayonnaise.
7
Add crab meat.
8
Season to taste.
9
Add cayenne.
10
Fold in stiff beaten egg whites to crab mixture.
11
Put into buttered casserole.
12
Dust with paprika.
13
Bake in 400u00b0F oven until browned and puffed, approximately 20 minutes.

545

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb crabmeat, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup hot milk, and more.

Yes, Puffing Crab 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
545 kcal
Category
Seafood

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