Crab Au Gratin - A La Betsy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lump white crab meat
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 stick oleo
1 (13 oz.) carton half and half milk
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Saute celery and onion in oleo.
Gradually blend in half and half.
Add well beaten egg yolks, salt, pepper and garlic.
Cook 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Put crab meat in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice.
Pour mixture from skillet over crab meat; mix well.
Pour into a large casserole sprayed with Pam. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 8.