crab meat augratin

Seattle, WA
Updated on Dec 29, 2009
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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lump crab meat
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 pound butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 pound cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 - egg yolks, well beaten

How To Make crab meat augratin

  • Step 1
    In sauce pan melt butter on medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Add onions, green onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add flour a little at a time stirring until all mixed.
  • Step 4
    Cook 5 more minutes stirring constantly, make sure no flour sticks; be sure your stove is on low.
  • Step 5
    Slowly add whipping cream, stirring constantly until all is added.
  • Step 6
    Add cream cheese and blend until melted. Cook until mixture thickens.
  • Step 7
    Stir in salt, peppers, egg yolks stir another 1-2 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Add panko crumbs.
  • Step 9
    Remove from heat and fold in crab meat and half of the cheddar cheese until mixed well.
  • Step 10
    Try not to break up lumps of crab meat too much.
  • Step 11
    Put in a greased dish and spread remaining cheese on top.
  • Step 12
    Bake uncovered at 350 for 20 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.

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