Cajun Crabmeat Casserole Recipes

RACHEL'S CRAB IMPERIAL

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x9-inch baking dish.
• Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, and cook a few minutes until the bubbles begin to subside. Whisk in the milk, and cook over medium-high heat until thickened. Stir in the crabmeat, Worcestershire sauce, green pepper, and beaten egg. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until quite thick. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
• Place the breadcrumbs into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the melted butter. Toss together until the breadcrumbs are evenly moistened with butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the crab mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole has firmed and the bread crumbs are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

CAJUN CRABMEAT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add in scallions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; cook/stir until vegetables are just tender.
• Remove pan from heat; add 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne, and Tabasco; stir until blended.
• Add in the egg; whisk until the mixture is smooth.
• Add the crabmeat; toss gently; scrape mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Pour the cream over the mixture; spread the remaining mayonnaise evenly over the top; sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in a 350° oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
• Serve immediately.

CAJUN CRABMEAT AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. In a bowl, whip together the egg yolks and heavy cream.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion and celery about 5 minutes. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and Creole seasoning. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very tender.
• Mix the flour into the saucepan, and cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes. Mix in the egg yolk mixture. Stir in the 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and American cheese until melted. Remove from heat and fold in the crabmeat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned. Remove from heat and top with the sharp Cheddar cheese and green onions. Allow the cheese to melt before serving.