How to Make Crab Au Gratin | In the Kitchen with Kroger | Kroger

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Shredded chicken provides a similar texture, while canned tuna is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually whisk in heavy cream and white wine; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne.

Fold in crab meat gently until combined.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.

Top with a mixture of bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and paprika.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

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