LUMP CRABMEAT & SPINACH AU GRATIN

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This is my version of Pappadeaux's famous dip. It's To Die For!

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bag(s) 16 oz frozen or 24 oz fresh chopped spinach
1/2 c butter
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked through for shells
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or cubed
4 oz onion & chive philadelphia cream cheese
3/4 c half and half
1 Tbsp sherry (cooking sherry ok)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
minced parsley or chives for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350° F. Microwave spinach according to package directions. Drain liquid, squeeze some excess liquid and set aside.
  • 2. Melt butter in a medium skillet and sauté crab meat about 3-4 minutes over medium heat being careful not to break up crab meat.
  • 3. Gently remove crab with slotted spoon and set aside for later. Leave the liquid in the skillet.
  • 4. In the same skillet stir in the flour and cook on low heat until well blended. Add Mozzarella, cream cheese, and sherry, stir over low heat until cheeses are completely melted.
  • 5. Add Half and Half and seasonings, stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
  • 6. Gently fold in the spinach first. Taste for seasonings and adjust if needed. Then fold in the crab meat.
  • 7. Pour into a 9" x 9" shallow casserole dish or 6 individual ramekins. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • 8. Sprinkle with parsley or chives if desired. Serve piping hot with crusty garlic bread slices.

Misbah
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Overall, this is a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Zakir Hussian
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This recipe is too complicated. I prefer simpler dishes.


William Young
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I followed the recipe exactly and my dish turned out runny. Not sure what went wrong.


Steven Soper
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Agyei Zulaha
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Delicious! Will definitely make again.


patty mcquiston
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe instructed and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Sarmila Karki
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This recipe was a little more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The final product was amazing!


Mdmominul Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The crabmeat and cheese really balanced out the flavor of the spinach.


MD: Nurul hoque Nur
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This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Hassan Razaq
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Spronjit Das
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This crabmeat spinach au gratin was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.