CRABMEAT MORNAY

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Crab is a favorite of mine. This recipe can be made with either imitation or real crabmeat. If using imitation, chop to about 1/2-inch size. If using real, be sure to pick out the bits of shell and cartilage that may be there. This is rich, and not very diet friendly. I got the basics of this recipe from a restaurant in Virginia...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Seafood

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb regular crabmeat, or imitation crab
3 egg yolks
1/2 c half and half (or 4 ounces softened cream cheese)
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
3/4 c milk
2 Tbsp butter
salt to taste
2 Tbsp whipping cream (or mayonnaise)
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole, or 4 individual casseroles.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix the egg yolks well with the half and half (or whip the softened cream cheese and mix with the egg yolks). Stir the milk into the cream of chicken soup in a saucepan and heat gently. Reserve scant 1/4 cup soup for topping.
  • 3. Stir the rest of the soup slowly into the egg yolks mixture. Add in the butter, salt, and crabmeat. Turn the mixture into the prepared casserole dish(es).
  • 4. Combine the reserved soup with the whipping cream or mayonnaise and spread over the top of the casserole(s). Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
  • 5. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through. The large casserole dish may take up to 30 minutes.

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