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Crab Mornay

"I sometimes have unexpected dinner guests, so I keep the ingredients for this easy microwave entree on hand," relates Beverly Callison of Memphis, Tennessee. Prepared pastry shells overflow with a creamy combination of canned crab and mushrooms. "I serve this with a packaged salad and receive lots of compliments on the meal."

6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
6 green onions, sliced
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, place
butter in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high
for 20-30 seconds or until melted. Add the mushrooms, onions and
pimientos. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until
vegetables are crisp-tender.
Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into the
vegetable mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or
until thickened, stirring often. Add the cheese, crab, salt and
cayenne.
Cook, covered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until the cheese is

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Crab Mornay (continued)

Directions (continued)

melted. Spoon into the pastry shells; sprinkle with parsley. Yield:
6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 627 calories, 43 g fat (22 g saturated fat), 117 mg cholesterol, 1,053 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.