Emmeline & Hessie Crab Au Gratin

Emmeline & Hessie Crab Au Gratin

Ingredients

4 T. butter or margarine

4 T. flour

1 c. milk

¼ tsp. salt

few grains of pepper

1/4 c. sherry

3/4 c. mild cheddar cheese, grated

1 lb. crab meat

paprika

Preparation

Melt butter or margarine in a small saucepan. Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, and stir until well blended and smooth, free of lumps. Pour on milk gradually, while stirring constantly. Bring to boiling point. Boil 2 minutes. Stir well. Stir in sherry and 1/4 cup cheese. Remove from heat. Cheese need not melt. Stir in crabmeat and divide into 6 individual casseroles. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until hot and cheese starts to brown.