Tony's Crabmeat Au Gratin

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sauce (see below)
• 1 lb lump crabmeat
• hot sauce, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black and red pepper blend
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 3/4 cups milk, scalded
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 saute green onions, celery and mushrooms in butter, set aside.
• 2 start sauce:
• 3 melt butter in heavy saucepan.
• 4 blend in flour, stirring constantly until smooth.
• 5 remove from heat and add milk a little at a time.
• 6 season to taste and cook on low heat until thick and bubbly.
• 7 add sauce, crabmeat, salt and pepper.
• 8 place in greased baking dish and top with cheese.
• 9 bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
• 10 serve with salad and bread for a quick easy and tasty dinner! can be served with a sliced small baguette or other bread as an appetizer!