Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Jumbo Lump Crab Au Gratin: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe. This luxurious dish features sweet, succulent crab meat enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs for an irresistible crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the crab meat thoroughly and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk and cream, stirring until thickened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in seasonings and fold in shredded cheese until melted.
- Gently add crab meat to the mixture without breaking it up too much.
- Pour into a greased baking dish and top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg