Crabmeat au gratin #1

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Rib celery; finely chopped
1cupOnion; finely chopped
¼poundsButter or margarine
2Egg yolks
½cupAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonSalt
1can(13-oz) evaporated milk
½teaspoonRed pepper
½teaspoonBlack pepper
1poundsWhite crabmeat
½poundsCheddar cheese; grated

Directions

Saut‚ onions and celery in butter or margarine until onions are wilted.

Blend flour in well with this mixture. Pour in the milk gradually, stirring constantly. Add egg yolks, salt, red pepper and black pepper; cook 5 minutes. Put crabmeat in a bowl suitable for mixing and pour the cooked sauce over the crabmeat. Blend well and then transfer into a lightly greased casserole; sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly brown.

From <A Taste of Louisiana>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .