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Crab Au Gratin




Source of Recipe


www.cdkitchen.com






Recipe Introduction


This is truly a wonderful casserole to make. My family just loves it.





List of Ingredients



• 8 tablesppons (1 stick) butter
  
• 1/2 cup onion, minced
  
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  
• 1 cup milk, scalded
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• dash of white pepper
  
• 1/4 cup sherry
  
• 12 ounce crab meat
  
• 1 cup crackers, finely crumbled
  
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
  






Instructions



1. Crumble crackers between waxed paper with a rolling pin. Reserve just enough crumbs and cheese to top the casserole.
   
2. Melt 4 tbsp of the butter in a large heavy skillet.
   
3. Add onion and saute for about 5 minutes or until golden.
   
4. Slowly add flour, stirring constantly over low heat.
   
5. When flour is blended, gradually add hot milk and blend with a whisker.
   
6. Continue stirring over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
   
7. Add salt, pepper, and sherry, and continue stirring in a bowl.
   
8. Mix crab meat, sauce, and the extra cracker crumbs and cheese.
   
9. Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
   
10. Sprinkle with reserved cracker crumbs and cheese on the top of the casserole.
    
11. Dot with butter.
    
12. Bake uncovered at 350F for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.