Alaska Dungess Crab Gratin

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Alaska Dungess Crab Gratin

Serves: 24


	Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 qt leeks, chopped 1 cup flour 1-1/2 qts milk, whole 1 qt heavy cream 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 3 cups Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup thyme, fresh, chopped 3/4 tsp nutmeg, grated Salt and pepper, as needed 9 lbs Alaska Dungeness Crabmeat, thawed if necessary Paprika, as needed

Method
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add leeks. Saute stirring 5 minutes. Stir in flour, cook, stirring 3 minutes. Add milk and cream; cook, stirring until sauce thickens. Add cheese, thyme and nutmeg; cook and continue stirring until cheeses melt. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm until ready to use.

For each serving: Portion 1 cup (6 oz ) crabmeat into 1 cup gratin dish. Spoon over 1/2 cup cheese sauce; broil 5-6 inches from heat until crab is hot and sauce bubbles and is lightly browned. Dust lightly with paprika.