CHEESE HOT CRAB MEAT DIP

By jarren

Excellent

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup graded Cheddar cheese
• 1 lb crab-meat
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• Salt, pepper and paprika
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Dash Tabasco sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Melt 4 tbsp butter in top of double boiler. Blend in flour; gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Cook about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheddar; stir until melted. Add crab-meat. Over low heat, stir in cream and 2 tbsp butter. Add seasonings and Tabasco. Add sherry and lemon juice. Serve in chafing dish with crackers and fresh vegetables.