Crabmeat Au Gratin 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 12 ounces frozen crabmeat, thawed and drained 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon paprika hot cooked rice
Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper; stir in crabmeat. Spoon seafood mix into lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes. Combine cheeses, bread crumbs, and paprika, stirring well. Sprinkle over crabmeat mix, and bake an additional 3 minutes or until cheeses melt. Serve over rice.
Microwave Directions: Place butter in a 1-quart glass measure. Microwave at HIGH for 45 seconds or until melted. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring well. Microwave at HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring after 2 minutes, then at 1-minute intervals. Stir in salt and pepper; stir in crabmeat. Spoon seafood mixture into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Microwave at HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Combine cheeses, breadcrumbs, and paprika, stirring well. Sprinkle over crabmeat mixture; cover and let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melt. Serve over rice. |