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Crab Thermidor
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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
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.
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