Crab Au Gratin Spread

• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
• Assorted crackers

1. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and paprika until smooth. Gradually add the cream, milk and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the crab, mushrooms and chives; heat through. Stir in cheese just until melted.
2. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over crab mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400u0b0 for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with crackers.

butter, allpurpose, salt, paprika, cream, milk, white wine, crabmeat, mushroom stems, chives, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, crackers

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/crab-au-gratin-spread/ (may not work)