CRAB THERMIDOR

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 25g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.