CRAB MORNAY

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"I sometimes have unexpected dinner guests, so I keep the ingredients for this easy microwave entree on hand," relates Beverly Callison of Memphis, Tennessee. Prepared pastry shells overflow with a creamy combination of canned crab and mushrooms. "I serve this with a packaged salad and receive lots of compliments on the meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
6 green onions, sliced
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, place butter in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until melted. Add the mushrooms, onions and pimientos. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into the vegetable mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. Add the cheese, crab, salt and cayenne. , Cook, covered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until the cheese is melted. Spoon into the pastry shells; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Fat 43g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1053mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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