Tony's Crabmeat Au Gratin

Mommy Diva's Note:

A nice version of a Southern favorite - mushrooms are a great adddition that compliment the flavors! Another great recipe unearthed from Tony's Seafood in Louisiana. ;)

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup white sauce (see below)
• 1 lb lump crabmeat
• hot sauce, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black and red pepper blend
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

For the White Sauce

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 3/4 cups milk, scalded
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Saute green onions, celery and mushrooms in butter, set aside.
2. Start white sauce:
3. Melt butter in heavy saucepan.
4. Blend in flour, stirring constantly until smooth.
5. Remove from heat and add milk a little at a time.
6. Season to taste and cook on low heat until thick and bubbly.
7. Add White sauce, crabmeat, salt and pepper.
8. Place in greased baking dish and top with cheese.
9. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
10. Serve with salad and bread for a quick easy and TASTY dinner! Can be served with a sliced small baguette or other bread as an appetizer!

Reviews

[Bev]

There are some recipes that should be put on the top of the list for 5 star reviews only. This is one of those recipes! I made this using a superior king crab and it was well worth it! In step 7: to the white sauce I added the sauteed vegetables, the hot sauce, crab and seasoned with salt and pepper. I did not have shredded cheddar on hand, so I subbed with a shredded cheddar jack combination, which worked beautifully! I divided this into 2 portions and baked in two individual casserole dishes. The flavor of this is truly sensational and I hope to make it again soon. This is a company worthy recipe! Thank you so much for sharing this one!

[GirlyJu]

I made this last night for our date night (ie, cooking together after kiddos are asleep). This was PERFECT for our intentions. Like I hoped, it was very easy to make, and tasty! We munched on bread and oil and drank cold beer while it baked, then had the crab dish with a salad.

[puppitypup]

Loved it, loved it, loved it! The combination of the mushrooms with the crab is over-the-top delicious. Thank you Mommy!