CRAB MEAT AU GRATIN

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I grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast and my father loved to fish, crab and shrimp when he had time off. We are of Cajun decent, so I am privledged to have a lot of wonderful recipes passed on from my family and friends. This is a wonderful dish. I make it in small dishes and freeze the extras to have on hand.

Provided by Kathy Sterling

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c celery, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 stick butter
1/2 c unbleached white flour
1 can(s) evaporated milk (13 oz.)
1 lb white crab meat
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper
2 egg yolks
1/2 lb american cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Saute' celery and onions in butter until tender.
  • 2. Slowly blend in flour and mix well
  • 3. Pour in milk slowly, stirring constantly until well blended.
  • 4. Add egg yolks, salt, black and red pepper. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • 5. Rinse crab meat and put into a mixing bowl. pour the cooked sauce over the crab meat. Blend ingredients well and pour into a greased casserole dish or individual oven proof dishes.
  • 6. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until light brown.

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