Crabmeat And Mushrooms Au Gratin
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1 green pepper, cut in thin strips
- 1 red pepper, cut in thin strips
- 1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 c. half and half
- 1 (7 1/2 oz.) can crabmeat, drained, boned and flaked (reserve juice)
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1/2 c. Swiss cheese, grated
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add green and red peppers.
- Cook 3 minutes.
- Add mushrooms.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice and salt.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring or tossing occasionally.
- Add cream and reserved crabmeat liquid; bring to boiling.
- Combine melted butter and flour; blend until smooth.
- Stir flour mixture into cream-vegetable mixture.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened and is smooth.
- Add crabmeat; simmer for 2 minutes, or until crabmeat is heated through.
- Turn mixture into a 1-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
- Place under preheated broiler.
- Broil until cheese is golden brown.
- Makes 6 servings.
butter, green pepper, red pepper, mushrooms, lemon juice, salt, crabmeat, butter, flour, swiss cheese
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1082570 (may not work)