Best 6 Crab Au Gratin Spread Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on the delectable Crab Au Gratin Spread, an exquisite appetizer that combines the luxurious flavors of succulent crab, creamy cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. This culinary gem is a symphony of textures and flavors, offering a delightful crunch from the breadcrumbs, a velvety smooth filling, and the tender, briny sweetness of crab. Perfect for any occasion, this versatile spread can be served as a dip with crackers or vegetables, or as a luscious topping for crostini or bruschetta. Elevate your next gathering with this crowd-pleasing dish that is sure to leave your guests craving more.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll find not only the classic Crab Au Gratin Spread recipe but also a tantalizing array of variations to suit every palate. From the zesty kick of the Spicy Crab Au Gratin Spread to the rich and smoky flavors of the Bacon and Crab Au Gratin Spread, there's a recipe here to satisfy every craving. Indulge in the creamy goodness of the Cheese and Crab Au Gratin Spread, or delight in the unique twist of the Crab and Avocado Au Gratin Spread. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making this collection a treasure trove for any seafood enthusiast or adventurous cook.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB AU GRATIN SPREAD



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For a warm and winning appetizer, Suzanne Zick of Maiden, North Carolina serves this special cracker spread. It's rich tasting and easy to whip up with convenient canned crab.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and paprika until smooth. Gradually add the cream, milk and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the crab, mushrooms and chives; heat through. Stir in cheese just until melted., Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over crab mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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Rich and creamy, this crabmeat au gratin tastes exactly like a dish you'd order at a fancy seafood restaurant. This is full of big chunks of crab. The combination of cheese and crab almost has a sweet and savory flavor. Fresh onion and celery add a lot of flavor and mingles wonderfully with the crab. Serve with hot bread and a...

Provided by Janis McRae

Categories     Seafood

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb butter
1 stalk(s) celery, chopped fine
2 can(s) evaporated milk (12 oz each)
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1/2 c all-purpose flour
4 oz freshly grated cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb crabmeat, picked through for shells

Steps:

  • 1. Saute onion and celery in butter until they are soft.
  • 2. Once the vegetables are done, make sure the burner is on medium. Heat and sprinkle in the flour to make the roux. Stir until all of the flour is absorbed and bubbling.
  • 3. Slowly add the evaporated milk stirring as you go. Once it is all added, whisk any lumps out and bring up to a slow simmer.
  • 4. Add beaten eggs and stir constantly. Cook for five minutes on medium to low heat.
  • 5. Add salt and pepper.
  • 6. Remove from heat and fold in crab meat.
  • 7. Stir in cheddar cheese.
  • 8. Pour mixture into a 2-3 quart sprayed baking dish.
  • 9. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly.
  • 10. Optional: Add a little extra grated cheese for the last 10 minutes of baking.

LUMP CRABMEAT AU GRATIN/DIP II



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Pappadeaux's is famous for many delicious dishes, the crab & spinach dip being one of the most popular. Here's my version of that amazing dip. Shrimp or Crawfish can be added or substituted for the crabmeat.

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 small onion, chopped fine
2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 c butter
1 lb lump crabmeat
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
4 oz monterey jack cheese, cubed
4 oz philadelphia cream cheese
3/4 c half & half
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
3/4 - 1 c cheddar or colby jack cheese, shredded
1 - 2 baguettes, diagonally sliced
1 - 2 stick butter, melted
2 tsp powdered or granulated garlic
1 Tbsp dried chopped parsley
finely grated parmigiano reggiano

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350° F. Microwave onions and garlic in microwave safe bowl with just a little water for about 3 minutes or until onions are translucent. Completely drain the liquid and set aside.
  • 2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add crabmeat and sauté about 3 minutes being careful not to break up crabmeat. Scoop out crab meat and add to onions. Leave the liquid in the skillet.
  • 3. Reduce heat to low and stir flour into the crab/butter liquid until well blended.
  • 4. Add Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese; stir until cheeses are completely melted.
  • 5. Increase heat to medium and add Half & Half, salt, pepper & cayenne, stirring continuously until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
  • 6. Fold in onions and crab meat, being careful not to break up crabmeat.
  • 7. Pour into 6 individual buttered Ramekins or into a buttered 9 x 9 shallow casserole dish.
  • 8. Sprinkle top with green onions, then top with shredded cheese. If serving as a dip, make the garlic bread now.
  • 9. Put the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with foil. Combine melted butter and granulated garlic then liberally brush on one side of the baguette slices. Sprinkle lightly with parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
  • 10. Put dip in the oven on lower rack and garlic bread on the top rack. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and dip is hot and bubbly, and garlic bread is toasted. Enjoy!

CRAB MEAT AU GRATIN



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     casseroles, appetizer, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 egg yolk
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 pound fresh lump crab meat, shell and cartilage removed, if any
4 tablespoons freshly grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and blend well. Do not brown. Add the milk and cook, stirring with a whisk, until blended and smooth. Season with cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Add the cream, bring to a boil and simmer briefly about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half of the sherry, beat in the egg yolk well and remove from heat.
  • Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook them briefly until wilted. Add the crab meat and cook briefly, stirring gently. Sprinkle with the remaining sherry.
  • Spoon the crab meat into a baking dish and smooth over with a spatula. Cover with the hot sauce and spoon it over with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Place the dish under the broiler until golden brown and bubbling hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 479, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 895 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY CRAB AU GRATIN



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Red pepper sauce adds a little kick to a creamy crab mixture topped with crunchy bread crumbs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 oz)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 packages (8 oz each) refrigerated imitation crabmeat chunks or 2 cups chopped cooked crabmeat
1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and celery in saucepan about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until celery is tender. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • In small bowl, beat half-and-half, flour and pepper sauce with wire whisk until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in crabmeat.
  • Spoon crabmeat mixture into baking dish. Top with bread crumbs. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1580 mg

AIR-FRYER CRAB AU GRATIN SPREAD



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I love to serve this warm, comforting appetizer any time we have a get-together with family or friends. It's easy to whip up with convenient canned crab. -Suzanne Zick, Maiden, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and paprika until smooth. Gradually add cream, milk and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in crab, mushrooms and chives; heat through. Stir in cheese just until melted. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish that fits in air fryer., Preheat air fryer to 375°. Melt remaining 1 teaspoon butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over crab mixture. Place dish in air fryer. Cook until bubbly, 8-10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with crackers and vegetables. If desired, sprinkle with additional minced chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat will also work, but it won't be as flavorful.
  • Be sure to shred the crab meat finely. This will help it to evenly distribute throughout the spread.
  • Use a good quality Gruyère cheese. This cheese will melt smoothly and give the spread a rich, nutty flavor.
  • Don't overcook the spread. It should be just heated through, or the crab meat will become tough.
  • Serve the spread immediately. It's best when it's hot and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Crab au gratin spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. It's sure to be a hit with your guests!

This delectable spread combines the delicate flavor of crab with the richness of Gruyère cheese, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Its creamy texture and golden-brown crust make it an irresistible treat that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you're serving it as an appetizer at a party or enjoying it as a snack at home, crab au gratin spread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

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