Crab Thermidor

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed (process cheese)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 (8 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, flaked
• additional paprika (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large sauepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, paprika and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add process cheese and lemon juice; stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and add cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Stir in crab.

2. 2

   Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired.

3. 3

   Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.