Ingredients
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6 tablespoons butter
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1 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup parsley
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1/2 teaspoon garlic
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1 lb crabmeat
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1 tablespoon creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's, amount can be adjusted to personal taste)
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2 tablespoons flour
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hot sauce (I use Frank's)
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1 cup clam broth or 1 cup clam juice
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1 cup shredded medium cheddar
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup green onion
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- Melt 4 Tbsp butter in medium size saucepan; add onions, green onions and parsley.
- Sauté until onion is clear.
- Stir in garlic, crabmeat,Creole Seasoning (to taste), and hot sauce; reduce heat to low and continue cooking.
- In a separate saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp flour and lightly brown, stirring occasionally.
- Slowly add stock and continue cooking until mixture begins to thicken.
- Add ½ of cheddar cheese, stir until melted.
- Pour mixture into crab and carefully stir.
- Turn into greased casserole and top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
- Bake 20 to 30 minutes.
- Serve hot as a main course or with toasted French bread or crackers for a great hot appetizer.