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Red Lobster Crab Au Gratin

AmericanSeafoodIntermediate25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup minced onion
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk, scalded
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.3 cup dry sherry
  • 12 oz crab meat
  • 1 cup crackers, finely crumbled
  • 0.5 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Crumble crackers; reserve half the crumbs and half the cheese for topping.

  2. 2

    Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet. Add onion and sauté about 5 minutes until golden.

  3. 3

    Slowly stir in flour, stirring constantly over low heat.

  4. 4

    Gradually add hot scalded milk, blending with a whisk. Stir until the sauce thickens.

  5. 5

    Add salt, sherry, remaining cracker crumbs, and cheese. Mix in crab meat.

  6. 6

    Place in a lightly greased baking dish. Top with reserved crumbs and cheese.

  7. 7

    Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Tags

american