Crab Thermidor Recipe

Rating 4

The taste of this dish is as impressive as its name. Imitation crabmeat keeps it affordable, but it's fabulous with the real thing, especially for special occasions.—Mary Rose Fedorka, Jamestown, New York

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Crab Thermidor Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked
  • Additional paprika, optional

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, paprika and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in process cheese and lemon juice until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in crab.
  • Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 368 calories, 25 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 99 mg cholesterol, 846 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 15 g protein.

Originally published as Crab Thermidor in Casserole Cookbook , p109

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by bonniemarie07w

made this and enjoyed it with linguini

 
 

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