Asparagus Crab Au Gratin Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus Crab Au Gratin

• Frozen Asparagus Cuts
• Crabmeat
• Cheddar Cheese
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• Ground Mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Soft Breadcrumbs

How to Make Asparagus Crab Au Gratin

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 1-quart baking dish.
3. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain well.
4. Arrange blanched asparagus in the prepared baking dish.
5. Top with crab meat and Gruyere cheese.
6. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
7. Whisk in flour until smooth; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
8. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
9. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 2 minutes).
10. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
11. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the crab and asparagus.
12. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with panko bread crumbs.
13. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the top.
14. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.