Seafood Au Gratin

Ingredients

• 2 c. finely chopped celery
• 2 c. finely chopped onion
• 2 sticks butter or margarine
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. evaporated milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 (6 oz. each) cans water chestnuts
• 1 lb. cooked shrimp
• 1 lb. white crabmeat
• 1 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c. dry wine

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute' onions and celery in butter; blend flour in well. Add milk and stir. Add egg yolks, stirring constantly. Stir in salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes. Blend in shrimp and crabmeat. Pour mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees. Serves 12.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Adapted from Bell's Best Cookbook
Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@worldnet.att.net
Seafood Au Gratin