Best 7 Party Favorite Crabmeat Au Gratin Recipes

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Are you looking for the ultimate crabmeat au gratin recipe to impress your guests at your next party? Look no further! This classic dish combines succulent crabmeat, a creamy sauce, and a golden brown breadcrumb topping, resulting in a flavorful and visually stunning dish that will be the star of the show. With just a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can easily create this party favorite that will have your friends and family raving about your culinary skills.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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This is a wonderful crabdish for a dinner party. I usually cut it in half for my family. It is wonderful.

Provided by Gloria 15x

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon pimiento, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream, heated
1/2 cup dry white wine
salt
cayenne pepper
1 cup American cheese, grated
2 lbs crabmeat

Steps:

  • Melt butter. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and pimiento and saute until soft.
  • Stir in flour and blend well.
  • Add hot half and half, stirring; cook, stirring until sauce thickens.
  • Add wine, salt, and cayenne.
  • Spread crabmeat in buttered baking dish; spoon sauce over crabmeat and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

CAJUN CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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Growing up in Louisiana, we were raised on Seafood. This Authentic Southern Crab dish is a favorite in my family.

Provided by Dennis Morazan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 egg yolks
12 fluid ounces heavy cream
¼ cup butter
1 large yellow onion, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded American cheese
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 bunch green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. In a bowl, whip together the egg yolks and heavy cream.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion and celery about 5 minutes. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and Creole seasoning. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very tender.
  • Mix the flour into the saucepan, and cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes. Mix in the egg yolk mixture. Stir in the 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and American cheese until melted. Remove from heat and fold in the crabmeat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned. Remove from heat and top with the sharp Cheddar cheese and green onions. Allow the cheese to melt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 212.2 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 1166.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

NEW ORLEANS CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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This is such a good dish. I would order this every time we went to Don's Seafood Hut in Lafayette....still do when I go home to visit. I have tried many recipes, and this is the closest I can come to theirs. This is a collaboration of many different recipes I have tried.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lump crabmeat
3 1/2 cups hot whipping cream
1/4 lb butter
1 ounce dry white wine
1/4 cup onion, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash hot sauce
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
parsley, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and garlic; sauté for 3-5 min or until vegetables are wilted. Be careful not to brown.
  • Sprinkle in the flour, blending well into the mixture.
  • Using a wire whisk, add the hot cream into the saucepan, stirring constantly until thick cream sauce is achieved.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Add the white wine, lemon juice, nutmeg, and hot sauce, stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle in half of the Cheddar cheese, stirring the mixture constantly.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. If mixture becomes too thick, add a small amount of hot water or whipping cream.
  • Place equal parts of the crabmeat in the bottom of 6 au gratin dishes, top with sauce-enough to cover and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 10 min or until cheese is bubbly.
  • OR.
  • Spread crabmeat on the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish, top with sauce, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 30 min or until cheese is bubbly and melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.7, Fat 77.1, SaturatedFat 47.8, Cholesterol 317.9, Sodium 623.6, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 27.5

CRAB AU GRATIN SPREAD



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For a warm and winning appetizer, Suzanne Zick of Maiden, North Carolina serves this special cracker spread. It's rich tasting and easy to whip up with convenient canned crab.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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., Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over crab mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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Cheesy, creamy crabmeat! If you like crabmeat and au gratin then this is a dish for you! Another recipe from my mom in New Orleans.

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stalk celery
1 cup onion, chopped fine
1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 can evaporated milk
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb crabmeat
1/2 lb grated American cheese

Steps:

  • Saute onions and celery in butter until wilted.
  • Blend flour in well with this mixture.
  • Pour in milk gradually, stirring constantly.
  • Add egg yolks, salt, red and black pepper.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Put crabmeat in a bowl suitable for mixing and pour the cooked sauce over the crabmeat.
  • Blend well and then transfer to a lightly greased casserole and sprinkle with grated American Cheese Bake at 375 for 10- 15 minutes or light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 159.6, Sodium 1502.5, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 23.6

TONY'S CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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A nice version of a Southern favorite - mushrooms are a great adddition that compliment the flavors! Another great recipe unearthed from Tony's Seafood in Louisiana. ;)

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     Spreads

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons celery, chopped
1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sauce (see below)
1 lb lump crabmeat
hot sauce, to taste
salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon black and red pepper blend
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 3/4 cups milk, scalded
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute green onions, celery and mushrooms in butter, set aside.
  • Start white sauce:
  • Melt butter in heavy saucepan.
  • Blend in flour, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add milk a little at a time.
  • Season to taste and cook on low heat until thick and bubbly.
  • Add White sauce, crabmeat, salt and pepper.
  • Place in greased baking dish and top with cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve with salad and bread for a quick easy and TASTY dinner! Can be served with a sliced small baguette or other bread as an appetizer!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.6, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 188.5, Sodium 1025.8, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 39.8

PARTY-FAVORITE CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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I got this recipe from a friend in my recipe club. It was such a hit with my family that I served it for company with rave reviews. My usually finicky son could not get enough of it. Everyone wanted the recipe and there were no leftovers.

Provided by Alskann

Categories     Spreads

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup green onion
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 lb crabmeat
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's, amount can be adjusted to personal taste)
2 tablespoons flour
hot sauce (I use Frank's)
1 cup clam broth or 1 cup clam juice
1 cup shredded medium cheddar
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crabmeat for the best flavor. If using frozen crabmeat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be sure to remove all of the shells and cartilage from the crabmeat before cooking.
  • Use a combination of cheeses for a richer flavor. A good combination is cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère.
  • Grate the cheese finely so that it melts evenly.
  • Use a shallow baking dish so that the Crabmeat Au Gratin cooks evenly.
  • Bake the Crabmeat Au Gratin until it is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Serve the Crabmeat Au Gratin immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Crabmeat Au Gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover crabmeat, and it is also a popular dish to serve at parties and potlucks. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender crabmeat, Crabmeat Au Gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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