Red Lobsters Crab Au Gratin

Red Lobsters Crab Au Gratin

To have a dish fit for a king you have to try this Red Lobsters Crab Au Gratin from healthy lunch ideas. Not only does it taste heavenly if you are having it with a loved ones he or she will be really impressed with your cooking. Plus it is simple to make. This is the sort of recipe where you`ll be a lot of bucks in a fancy restaurant but when you make your own Red Lobsters Crab Au Gratin dish at home it`ll both keep you and your pocket healthy. Try out this Red Lobsters Crab Au Gratin from healthy lunch ideas and let us know what you think about it.

Ingredients:

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 cup milk, scalded
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• dash of white pepper
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 12 ounce crab meat
• 1 cup crackers, finely crumbled
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated

Directions:

1. Crumble crackers between waxed paper with a rolling pin.
2. Reserve just enough crumbs and cheese to top the casserole.
3. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy skillet.
4. Add onion and saut for about 5 minutes or until golden.
5. Slowly add flour, stirring constantly over low heat.
6. When flour is blended, gradually add hot milk (scalded) and blend with a whip.
7. Continue stirring over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
8. Add salt, pepper, and sherry, and continue stirring in a bowl.
9. Mix crab meat, sauce, and the extra cracker crumbs and cheese.
10. Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
11. Sprinkle reserved cracker crumbs and cheese on the top of the casserole.
12. Dot the top with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
13. Bake uncovered at 350F for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown

Enjoy!

Photo by: mazaletel