Crabmeat Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped celery (optional)
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. butter or margarine
4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 c. grated cheese
1 lb. lump crabmeat

Preparation

Combine onion, celery, green pepper and butter in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Microwave at 100% power for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes or until tender.
Stir in flour and gradually add milk. Microwave at 100% for 4 to 4 1/2 minutes or until boiling and thickened, stirring twice.
Add a little hot mixture to yolks and blend well.
Return to casserole.
Add seasonings.
Stir in 1/2 of cheese and crabmeat.
Cover with casserole lid.
Microwave at 100% power for 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through, stirring twice. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top of casserole.
Microwave at 100% power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts.