This fabulous and Easy Creamy Crab Mornay Dip is a flavorful appetizer and perfect for holiday parties or anytime you are entertaining and want to serve your family and guests something special!
Melt butter in a heavy medium-size saucepan over medium heat and saute scallions and parsley for 1-2 minutes.
Add flour, whisk and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add half and half and cheese and whisk until the cheese is melted.
Add sherry, red pepper to taste, and gently fold in the crabmeat, taking care not to break up the lumps. Heat for a few minutes until the mixture is thoroughly heated.*
Serve immediately or place in a chafing dish to keep warm. Garnish with chopped parsley or minced scallion greens.
If serving as an entree, purchase frozen puff pastry shells and prepare according to the directions on the package. Add the crab mixture to the baked shells serve warm.
Notes
*If making ahead, at this point cover and refrigerate the crab mornay. When ready to serve, reheat over low heat and serve warm.