Crab Meat au Gratin Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
• Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables