Crabmeat au Gratin

* Exported from MasterCook *

Crabmeat au Gratin

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fish Seafood

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1 c Butter
1 c Onions,chopped
1 c Celery,chopped
1/2 c Bell pepper,chopped
1 tb Pimiento,chopped
1/4 c Flour,all-purpose
4 c Half-and-half,heated
1/2 c White wine,dry
Salt to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 c American cheese,grated
2 lb Crabmeat,lump,picked over

1. Melt butter in Dutch oven; add onions, celery, bell pepper and pimiento
and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.

2. Stir in flour and blend well.

3. Add hot half-and-half, stirring; cook, stirring, until sauce thickens.

4. Add wine, salt and cayenne.

5. Spread crabmeat in buttered baking dish; spoon sauce over crabmeat and
sprinkle with grated cheese.

6. Bake in preheated 375'F. oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly.


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