crab and artichoke gratin

Name: Crab and artichoke gratin
Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; - 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese; - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; - 1 tablespoon olive oil; - 1/2 cup chopped scallions; - 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; - 1 tablespoon olive oil; - 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; - 1/4 cup dry sherry; - one can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, 14 ounces; - 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half; - 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cubed,(neufchatel; - 1/2 cup shredded parmesan; - 1 tablespoon minced lemon zest; - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; - 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; - 2 teaspoons minced tarragon; - 1 to 2 teaspoons tabasco sauce; - 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire; - two cans pasteurized crabmeat, drained, 6.5 ounces each; - crostini

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Lynnda Cloutier

Mission Viejo, CA

Updated on Jul 6, 2012

crostini are excellent dippers for this gratin. Make them by cutting 1/2 inch thick slices from a narrow baguette. Brush the slices with olive oil, spread onto a baking sheet and toast until golden and a 400° oven about 15 minutes.Unknown source

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Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- one can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, 14 ounces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cubed,(neufchatel
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
- 1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced tarragon
- 1 to 2 teaspoons tabasco sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire
- two cans pasteurized crabmeat, drained, 6.5 ounces each
- crostini

How To Make crab and artichoke gratin

Step 1

preheat oven to 400°. Coat a 1 quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside

Step 2

For the topping, mix Panko, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, parsley, and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl. Set aside.
Step 3

For the gratin, sauté scallions and Bell pepper in 1 tablespoon oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat until soft, two minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Deglaze pan with Sherry, then reduce until nearly evaporated. Stir in artichokes and cream; simmer one minute.
Step 4

Add low-fat cream cheese, reduce heat to low and stir until melted. Off heat, stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan, zest, lemon juice, Dijon, tarragon, Tabasco, and Worcestershire.
Step 5

Gently stir in crabmeat. Transfer mixture to prepare dish, sprinkle with topping, and bake until gratin is Golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot with crostini. Makes 12 servings
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