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Crab Mornay Dip

Posted under Appetizers

Recipe by Teresa B. Day

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vermouth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pound lump crab meat

 

1)      Melt butter in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven.

2)      Sautee onions and garlic until tender.

3)      Stir in flour until combined.

4)      Stir in cream, vermouth and lemon juice. Add cheese and stir until melted.

5)      Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

6)      Gently fold in crab.

Serve warm with crostini or crackers.

Yields 8 servings.