Cajun Cooking TV S1 E8 | How to Make CRABMEAT AU GRATIN | Cooking Made Easy

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is typically less expensive and melts well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Grated pecorino provides a similar flavor at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is often less expensive than butter.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

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

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

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

Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.

Fold in crabmeat, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper gently.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

Top with bread crumbs, remaining cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese.

Sprinkle paprika over the top for color.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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