CRAB AU GRATIN

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Make and share this Crab Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hjunkman

Categories     Crab

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup onion, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk, scalded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1/4 cup sherry wine
12 ounces crabmeat
1 cup cracker, finely crumbled
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated

Steps:

  • Crumble crackers between waxed paper with a rolling pin. Reserve just enough crumbs and cheese to top the casserole.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy skillet.
  • Add onion and saut for about 5 minutes or until golden.
  • Slowly add flour, stirring constantly over low heat.
  • When flour is blended, gradually add hot milk (scalded) and blend with a whip.
  • Continue stirring over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add salt, pepper, and sherry, and continue stirring in a bowl.
  • Mix crab meat, sauce, and the extra cracker crumbs and cheese.
  • Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle reserved cracker crumbs and cheese on the top of the casserole.
  • Dot the top with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.5, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 120.1, Sodium 1439.2, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 23.3

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