Cajun Crabmeat Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup finely chopped scallion ( part only)
• 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided (hellman's is preferred)
• 1 tablespoon creole mustard or 1 tablespoon fine brown mustard
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• sweet paprika, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add in scallions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; cook/stir until vegetables are just tender.
• 2 remove pan from heat; add 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne, and tabasco; stir until blended.
• 3 add in the egg; whisk until the mixture is smooth.
• 4 add the crabmeat; toss gently; scrape mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• 5 pour the cream over the mixture; spread the remaining mayonnaise evenly over the top; sprinkle with paprika.
• 6 bake in a 350° oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
• 7 serve immediately.