Crabmeat And Asparagus Au Gratin Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Flour | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Milk | 1 2/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sharp cheddar cheese | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
| Swiss Cheese | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper white | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Dry sherry | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Asparagus spears | 30 , cooked | |
| 1/2 pound crabmeat, in big chunks | ||
| Grated Parmesan cheese | ||
Directions
Melt butter, stir in flour and add milk gradually, stirring constantly to make a smooth sauce.
Add cheese and stir occasionally until melted.
Add seasonings and sherry.
Simmer very slowly for 10 minutes or longer.
Line each individual dish with 4-5 spears of asparagus, using fresh asparagus if possible, or use a 2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle well with salt and pepper.
Place a layer of crab over the asparagus and cover thoroughly with the sauce.
Sprinkle heavily with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 375° for about 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and top is golden.
Add cheese and stir occasionally until melted.
Add seasonings and sherry.
Simmer very slowly for 10 minutes or longer.
Line each individual dish with 4-5 spears of asparagus, using fresh asparagus if possible, or use a 2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle well with salt and pepper.
Place a layer of crab over the asparagus and cover thoroughly with the sauce.
Sprinkle heavily with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 375° for about 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and top is golden.
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