Crabmeat Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup green onion
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 lb crabmeat
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's, amount can be adjusted to personal taste)
2 tablespoons flour
hot sauce (I use Frank's)
1 cup clam broth or 1 cup clam juice
1 cup shredded medium cheddar
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Pre-heat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Melt 4 Tbsp butter in medium size saucepan; add onions, green onions and parsley.
Saute until onion is clear.
Stir in garlic, crabmeat,Creole Seasoning (to taste), and hot sauce; reduce heat to low and continue cooking.
In a separate saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp flour and lightly brown, stirring occasionally.
Slowly add stock and continue cooking until mixture begins to thicken.
Add 1/2 of cheddar cheese, stir until melted.
Pour mixture into crab and carefully stir.
Turn into greased casserole and top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes.
Serve hot as a main course or with toasted French bread or crackers for a great hot appetizer.