CRAB ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

CRAB ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE image

Provided by B. Bradford

Categories Seafood

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz uncooked small shell pasta
2 Tbsp butter
6 green onions, chopped
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c half and half
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c shredded swiss cheese, divided
1 pkg imitation crabmeat, about 8 ounces
1 can(s) artichoke hearts, drained and cut into bite size pieces. about 14 ounces

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Cook pasta according to package, drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green onion, cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Add flour cooking and stirring about 2 minutes. Gradually add half- and- half. whisking constantly until mixture begins to thicken. Whisk in mustard and red pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 c. cheese until melted. Combine crebmeat, artichokes, and pasta. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Add sauce mixture and stir until blended. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 40 minutes or until hat, bubbly and lightly browned.