Follow these steps for perfect results
jumbo lump Gulf blue crab meat
butter
divided
onions
minced
celery
diced small
green peppers
diced small
flour
white wine
milk
heavy cream
white cheddar cheese
grated and divided
Parmesan cheese
grated and divided
parsley
chopped
lemon juice
tabasco sauce
worcestershire sauce
Creole seasoning
divided
nutmeg
salt
to taste
ground white pepper
to taste
green onions
chopped
panko bread crumbs
French bread
sliced and toasted
Sauté onions in butter until tender and translucent.
Add celery and green peppers, cook for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Melt remaining butter in a sauce pot over medium heat.
Stir in flour until well combined.
Add white wine, milk, and heavy cream.
Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire, Creole seasoning, and nutmeg.
Stir until cheese is melted.
Season with salt and white pepper.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Combine onion mixture with cream mixture.
Add crab meat and green onions.
Toss gently.
Taste and season.
Combine panko bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Creole seasoning.
Divide crab mixture into buttered gratin dishes.
Top with bread crumb mixture.
Bake at 400F for 12-15 minutes, then broil for 1-2 minutes to brown.
Serve with toasted French bread.
Expert advice for the best results
Use high-quality crab meat for the best flavor.
Don't overbake the gratin, or the crab meat will dry out.
Serve immediately for the best texture.
Everything you need to know before you start
Moderate
Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.
Serve in individual gratin dishes, garnished with parsley.
Serve hot with toasted French bread.
Serve as an appetizer or light meal.
Pairs well with the richness of the gratin.
A crisp pale ale will cut through the richness.
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Celebratory dish often served at parties and gatherings.
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