LUMP CRABMEAT & SPINACH AU GRATIN

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This is my version of Pappadeaux's famous dip. It's To Die For!

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bag(s) 16 oz frozen or 24 oz fresh chopped spinach
1/2 c butter
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked through for shells
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or cubed
4 oz onion & chive philadelphia cream cheese
3/4 c half and half
1 Tbsp sherry (cooking sherry ok)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
minced parsley or chives for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350° F. Microwave spinach according to package directions. Drain liquid, squeeze some excess liquid and set aside.
  • 2. Melt butter in a medium skillet and sauté crab meat about 3-4 minutes over medium heat being careful not to break up crab meat.
  • 3. Gently remove crab with slotted spoon and set aside for later. Leave the liquid in the skillet.
  • 4. In the same skillet stir in the flour and cook on low heat until well blended. Add Mozzarella, cream cheese, and sherry, stir over low heat until cheeses are completely melted.
  • 5. Add Half and Half and seasonings, stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
  • 6. Gently fold in the spinach first. Taste for seasonings and adjust if needed. Then fold in the crab meat.
  • 7. Pour into a 9" x 9" shallow casserole dish or 6 individual ramekins. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • 8. Sprinkle with parsley or chives if desired. Serve piping hot with crusty garlic bread slices.

Ahmedkhan bhai
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Abidnazir Abidnazir
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I would definitely make this again.


Oreeditse Galemmone
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The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Wendy Wilkinson
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The crab and spinach were cooked perfectly.


Amjid Ali Baloch
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This is a great recipe!


majed majed
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I will definitely be making this again.


Nicanor Navarro
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The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch.


Manju Gurung
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The combination of crab, spinach, and cheese was perfect.


Dimpho Dithebe
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This dish was a hit at our dinner party!


Mary Larsh
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This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! The crab and spinach were delicious, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Nicholas Brancik
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The crab and spinach were delicious, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Lily Witman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The crab and spinach were delicious, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Asad Ahmad
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This dish was delicious! The crab and spinach were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Amelia Offler
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This was a great recipe! The crab and spinach were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Lindokuhle Hlatshwayo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The crab and spinach were delicious, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


amr ali
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The crab and spinach were delicious, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again for a special occ


Aamir Amwani
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This dish was delicious! The crab and spinach were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Curtis Hayes
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This was a great recipe! The crab and spinach were perfectly cooked, and the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Javion tillman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The crab and spinach were a delicious combination, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Salaudeen Wariz
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This lump crabmeat spinach au gratin was a hit at our dinner party! The combination of crab, spinach, and cheese was perfect, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.