DUNGENESS CRAB AND HEIRLOOM BEAN BRANDADE
Provided by Nancy Oakes
Categories Cheese Appetizer Christmas Thanksgiving High Fiber Oscars Cheddar Cream Cheese Seafood Crab Family Reunion Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Rinse beans with cold water; place in large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover beans by 2 inches; let soak overnight. Drain. Return beans to same pan. Add enough cold water to cover beans by 3 to 4 inches.
- Add celery stalk, carrot, and onion. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from heat. Add 1 teaspoon coarse salt; let beans cool in cooking liquid. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill in cooking liquid. Before using, drain beans, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
- Lightly butter 1-quart baking dish. Combine crab, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl; chill.
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chopped celery, garlic, and cayenne; stir 2 minutes. Add beans and 1/4 cup cooking liquid; cook until heated through, mashing beans coarsely, about 2 minutes. Add Crescenza cheese; stir until melted. Fold in crab mixture and 2 tablespoons parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill crab brandade uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake brandade uncovered until heated through and mixture begins to bubble at edges, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley. Serve warm with toasted baguette slices.
- Ingredient tip:
- Crescenza cheese is a soft-ripened cow's-milk cheese traditionally made in Italy. Look for it at your local cheese store, or order it online from bellwethercheese.com or mozzco.com.
- What to drink:
- Try a crisp California Chardonnay with the appetizers. We like the Cakebread Cellars 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay ($39). It's bright and fruity, with notes of lemon zest and pear. The Napa Valley winery, which was founded in 1973, is currently run by four members of the Cakebread family.
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MS GAMARE 11
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Khanyisile Mnisi
[email protected]This is the best brandade I've ever had! The crab and beans were so fresh and flavorful.
Akram Lanjwari
[email protected]I've been looking for a good brandade recipe, and this one is perfect! It's simple to make and the results are delicious.
yasir afzal
[email protected]This was my first time making brandade, and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make.
FBO RUBEL HOSON
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of crab, but I loved this brandade! The beans and the lemon zest really helped to balance out the flavor of the crab.
Maryan Axmed
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Nuhu Jalloh
[email protected]The flavors in this dish are amazing! The crab and beans complement each other perfectly, and the lemon zest adds a nice brightness.
Raees Ferooz
[email protected]I've made this brandade several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to serve when you want to impress your guests.
Adam Mclaughlin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. It's elegant enough for a dinner party, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight meal.
Zaryab khan
[email protected]The brandade was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the creamy texture and the delicate flavors of the crab and beans.
Mohia_Munes
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to create a restaurant-quality dish that impressed my friends and family.
fahma abdilahi
[email protected]This brandade was a delightful surprise! The combination of Dungeness crab and heirloom beans created a rich and flavorful dish that was both elegant and comforting.