Spinach and Lump Crabmeat Au Gratin |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Our local newspaper holds a cooking contest once a year and the publishes all of the recipes submitted. This dish was voted the Grand Champion . Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped spinach |
1/2 cup butter |
1 lb lump crabmeat |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed |
4 ounces philadelphia cream cheese, cubed |
3/4 cup half-and-half |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon white pepper |
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper |
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Microwave spinach according to package directions.
3. Drain liquid and set aside.
4. Melt butter in medium skillet.
5. Add crab meat and saute for 3 minutes on medium heat being careful not to break up crab meat too much.
6. Remove crab meat, leaving liquid in skillet.
7. In same skillet, stir in flour and cook on low heat until well blended.
8. Add Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese, stirring on low heat until completely melted.
9. Add Half and Half and seasonings, stirring continuously on medium heat until mixture begins to boil.
10. Remove from heat immediately.
11. Add spinach and crab meat and carefully fold into sauce.
12. Pour into a 9x9 shallow casserole dish or 6 individual ramekins.
13. Sprinikle shredded cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes or until is melted.
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