Granny’s Crab meat Au Gratin

 

• 1 lb white crab meat
• 1/2 lb cheddar cheese /grated
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1/2 C flour
• 1/4 lb butter
• 2 Egg yolks
• 1 rib celery chopped/fine
• 1 C onion chopped/fine
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp each : red and black pepper

Saute onions and celery in butter. Blend in flour-add milk and stir. Add egg yolk,and pepper cook 5 minutes. Blend in crab meat -stir. Place in lightly greased baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 375 for 10 -15 minutes.

Serving Tips :

This is a very rich dish : can be served as a main dish with french bread and a salad . Or in individual small baking dishes as a side dish…Lisa