Description:

Just a little richer (if that's possible) than a straight Cream of Crab.

Source:

Of Tide and Thyme - Junior League of Annapolis, MD

Serves/Makes:4-6

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml) white pepper
• 4 cups (950 ml) milk
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). grated cheddar cheese (use white cheddar to keep white color)
• dash Tabasco or 1 tsp (5 ml) prepared brown mustard
• 2 cups (475 ml) crab meat, shell and cartiage removed
• chopped chives
• Old Bay Seasoning

Preparation

• In saucepan melt butter and blend in salt, pepper, and flour.
• Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Add cheese, stirring over low heat until cheese melts.
• Add crabmeat and heat very slowly.
• Garnish with chives and Old Bay.

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