Crabmeat And Mushrooms Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
1 green pepper, cut in thin strips
1 red pepper, cut in thin strips
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. half and half
1 (7 1/2 oz.) can crabmeat, drained, boned and flaked (reserve juice)
2 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. Swiss cheese, grated

Preparation

Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat.
Add green and red peppers.
Cook 3 minutes.
Add mushrooms.
Sprinkle with lemon juice and salt.
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring or tossing occasionally.
Add cream and reserved crabmeat liquid; bring to boiling.
Combine melted butter and flour; blend until smooth.
Stir flour mixture into cream-vegetable mixture.
Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened and is smooth.
Add crabmeat; simmer for 2 minutes, or until crabmeat is heated through.
Turn mixture into a 1-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
Place under preheated broiler.
Broil until cheese is golden brown.
Makes 6 servings.