lump crabmeat & spinach au gratin

How To Make lump crabmeat & spinach au gratin

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  Step 1
  Preheat oven 350° F. Microwave spinach according to package directions. Drain liquid, squeeze some excess liquid and set aside.
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  Step 2
  Melt butter in a medium skillet and sauté crab meat about 3-4 minutes over medium heat being careful not to break up crab meat.
• Step 3
  Gently remove crab with slotted spoon and set aside for later. Leave the liquid in the skillet.
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  Step 4
  In the same skillet stir in the flour and cook on low heat until well blended. Add Mozzarella, cream cheese, and sherry, stir over low heat until cheeses are completely melted.
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  Step 5
  Add Half and Half and seasonings, stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
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  Step 6
  Gently fold in the spinach first. Taste for seasonings and adjust if needed. Then fold in the crab meat.
• Step 7
  Pour into a 9” x 9” shallow casserole dish or 6 individual ramekins. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Step 8
  Sprinkle with parsley or chives if desired. Serve piping hot with crusty garlic bread slices.
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