Best CrÈme De Brie Champagne And Crab Gratin Recipes

PARTY-FAVORITE CRABMEAT AU GRATIN

Party-Favorite Crabmeat Au Gratin image

I got this recipe from a friend in my recipe club. It was such a hit with my family that I served it for company with rave reviews. My usually finicky son could not get enough of it. Everyone wanted the recipe and there were no leftovers.

Provided by Alskann

Categories Spreads

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup green onion
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 lb crabmeat
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's, amount can be adjusted to personal taste)
2 tablespoons flour
hot sauce (I use Frank's)
1 cup clam broth or 1 cup clam juice
1 cup shredded medium cheddar
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
Melt 4 Tbsp butter in medium size saucepan; add onions, green onions and parsley.
Sauté until onion is clear.
Stir in garlic, crabmeat,Creole Seasoning (to taste), and hot sauce; reduce heat to low and continue cooking.
In a separate saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp flour and lightly brown, stirring occasionally.
Slowly add stock and continue cooking until mixture begins to thicken.
Add ½ of cheddar cheese, stir until melted.
Pour mixture into crab and carefully stir.
Turn into greased casserole and top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes.
Serve hot as a main course or with toasted French bread or crackers for a great hot appetizer.

CRAB AU GRATIN SPREAD

Crab Au Gratin Spread image

For a warm and winning appetizer, Suzanne Zick of Maiden, North Carolina serves this special cracker spread. It's rich tasting and easy to whip up with convenient canned crab.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and paprika until smooth. Gradually add the cream, milk and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the crab, mushrooms and chives; heat through. Stir in cheese just until melted., Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over crab mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.