Crabmeat Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 c. margarine
    1 c. onion, finely chopped
    1/2 c. celery, finely chopped
    1/2 c. flour
    1 (3 oz.) can evaporated milk
    2 egg yolks, beaten
    1 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. cayenne
    1/4 tsp. pepper
    1 lb. lump crabmeat (can use imitation crab)
    2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
Preparation
    In 2-quart batter bowl, place margarine, onion and celery. Microwave at 100% power for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Blend flour into mixture.
    Gradually stir in milk; stir well. Microwave at 100% power for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes or until thickened. Stir well half-way through cooking.
    Stir small amount of mixture into egg yolks, then blend into remaining hot mixture.
    Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; pour into 1 1/2 or 2-quart casserole.
    Microwave at 100% power for 3 to 4 minutes, or until hot.
    Top with cheese; cover.
    Microwave at 70% power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

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