Puffing Crab

Description

In southern Maryland we eat a lot of crab. This is an interesting way to use any leftover crab meat (we pick our own). I don’t remember where I got this recipe. You can also use a good quality canned pasteurized crab meat. Either way, this recipe will wow your guests.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup hot milk
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• ½ cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman’s®)
• 1 pound fresh crabmeat
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon Old Bay® seasoning (Optional)
• 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
• 1 dash paprika

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 4