Ingredients for Asparagus Crab Au Gratin
- 1 pound frozen asparagus cuts
- 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
- Cheddar Cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Ground Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Soft Breadcrumbs
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How to Make Asparagus Crab Au Gratin
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 1-quart baking dish.
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain well.
- Arrange blanched asparagus in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with crab meat and Gruyere cheese.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour until smooth; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the crab and asparagus.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with panko bread crumbs.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
38 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
59g
Carbs
4g
