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Cheesy Jumbo Lump Crab Au Gratin

Cheesy Jumbo Lump Crab Au Gratin

Decadent Cheesy Jumbo Lump Crab Au Gratin combines fresh crab meat with creamy cheeses for a restaurant-quality dish everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • baking dish

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and stir for 1 minute to form a light roux.
  3. Slowly whisk in heavy cream until smooth.
  4. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
  5. Mix in cheddar, parmesan, Worcestershire, Creole seasoning, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cook on low, stirring until cheese is fully melted.
  7. Fold in the jumbo lump crab meat gently to keep chunks intact.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a baking dish.
  9. Transfer mixture to dish and top with extra cheddar and parmesan.
  10. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 23gFat: 34g

Notes

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or special occasions. Customize with different cheeses or add sautéed vegetables for a twist.

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