Nancy Reagan’s Crabmeat Casserole
Created by dienia b on April 28, 2021
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 40m
- Recipe #36858
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 ounce)artichoke hearts,drained
- 1 pound crabmeat,picked over for shells
- ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced ,sauteed
- Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 ½ tablespoons flour
- 16 ounces heavy cream,(1 cup)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup dry sherry
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika ,to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat oven to 375 degrees.
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Step 2: Place artichoke hearts in bottom of 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
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Step 3: Spread a layer of the crabmeat.
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Step 4: Add a layer of the sautéed mushrooms.
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Step 5: Meanwhile
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Step 6: Melt butter in a saucepan.
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Step 7: Add flour, cream, salt, Worcestershire sauce, sherry, paprika, cayenne and pepper.
How to Make
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Step 8: Whisk well after each addition to form a smooth sauce.
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Step 9: Pour over artichoke-crab layer and sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top.
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Step 10: Bake 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly