CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Crabmeat Au Gratin

Simple dishes such as this would be welcome in a busy household.

Crabmeat Au Gratin

4 tablespoons butter, divided

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 pint crabmeat

½ cup light cream

2 egg yolks

Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese to taste

Paprika

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the salt and pepper and crabmeat and saute 5 minutes, stirring gently. Add the cream and blend well. While briskly stirring, add the egg yolks and cook 4 minutes more. Put the mixture in a shallow 1-quart casserole dish and sprinkle cheese gently over the top. Sprinkle with paprika and dot with remaining butter. Bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

Yield: Serves 6.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 202 calories, 15 grams fat, 159 milligrams cholesterol, 18 grams protein, 1 gram carbohydrates, 0.1 grams fiber, 563 milligrams sodium.

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