Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Jumbo Lump Crab Au Gratin, a decadent dish that combines succulent crab meat with a rich, creamy cheese sauce, baked to perfection. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and elevate any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Filling:
- 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup minced chives
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Filling: In a bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for a minute. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in Gruyere cheese, cayenne, salt, and pepper until melted and smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Gently fold the crab mixture into the cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish. Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and Parmesan. Sprinkle over the crab mixture. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional chives if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh jumbo lump crab meat for a delicate texture.
- You can customize the cheese blend in the sauce to your preference, such as adding Swiss or cheddar for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
