Cajun Crabmeat Au Gratin

Recipesfull introduces to you: Leftover Recipes. (Cajun Crabmeat Au Gratin). Growing up in Louisiana, we were raised on Seafood. This Authentic Southern Crab dish is a favorite in my family.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Cajun Crabmeat Au Gratin

Ingredients

2 egg yolks

12 fluid ounces heavy cream

¼ cup butter

1 large yellow onion

minced

1 stalk celery

minced

1 ½ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

¼ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

½ cup shredded American cheese

1 pound cooked crabmeat

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 bunch green onions

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. In a bowl whip together the egg yolks and heavy cream.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion and celery about 5 minutes. Season with salt cayenne pepper garlic powder and Creole seasoning. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer 20 minutes stirring occasionally until very tender.

Step 3

Mix the flour into the saucepan and cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes. Mix in the egg yolk mixture. Stir in the 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and American cheese until melted. Remove from heat and fold in the crabmeat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned. Remove from heat and top with the sharp Cheddar cheese and green onions. Allow the cheese to melt before serving.

Nutritional Information

Cajun Crabmeat Au Gratin

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 475.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.4g 51%

Carbohydrates: 9.9g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 37.6g 58%

Saturated Fat: 22.9g 115%

Cholesterol: 212.2mg 71%

Vitamin A Iu: 1707.9IU 34%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.1mg 63%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 9.3mg 16%

Folate: 68.4mcg 17%

Calcium: 368.1mg 37%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 57mg 20%

Potassium: 454.4mg 13%

Sodium: 1166.7mg 47%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 338.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.