Red Lobster Crab Au Gratin

 

Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4

red lobster crab au gratin

8 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup onion, minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup milk, scalded

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 dash of white pepper

1/4 cup sherry

12 ounces crab meat

1 cup crackers, finely crumbled

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated

crumble crackers between waxed paper with a rolling pin. reserve just enough crumbs and cheese to top the casserole. melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy skillet. add onion and saut for about 5 minutes or until golden. slowly add flour, stirring constantly over low heat. when flour is blended, gradually add hot milk (scalded) and blend with a whip.

continue stirring over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken. add salt, pepper, and sherry, and continue stirring in a bowl. mix crab meat, sauce, and the extra cracker crumbs and cheese. place in a lightly greased baking dish.

sprinkle reserved cracker crumbs and cheese on the top of the casserole. dot the top with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter.

bake uncovered at 350f for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.