Crabmeat Au Gratin

Submitted by kimkej

"This is a lovely appetizer or casserole. Wonderful for parties and will always impress your guests!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 6 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1⁄4 cup red sweet bell pepper (diced)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 -8 ounce cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 2 lbs crabmeat
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons cayenne

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. In a medium skillet melt butter and sauté the onions, pepper and parsley for about 4 minutes.
3. Add the flour all at once and stir until combined.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Reduce the heat to simmer.
6. Add the softened cream cheese.
7. Stir until combined.
8. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
9. Simmer for 5 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and stir in the sherry.
11. Place the crabmeat in a large greased ovenproof casserole dish and pour the milk mixture over it.
12. Fold gently to combine.
13. Sprinkle with parmesan, cayenne, and paprika.
14. Bake for 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.
15. Serve with crackers, toast, or as a casserole.