Meals Matter

Charleston Crab Pot Pie

Contributed By: bethsokul
Better Homes and Gardens One Dish meals

Ingredients

3 tbsps Butter
4 Leekes, chopped
1/3 cup All-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups Milk
1 lb Crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed
1 cup Frozen peas
1/4 cup Dry sherry optional
1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsps Butter, melted
1 tsp Dijon-style mustard (optional)
2 sheets Frozen phyloo dough (17x12-inch rectangles) thawed.

Preparation

1) In a large skillet melt the 3 TBSPs butter over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks in hot butter for 2 to 3 m inutes or until tender. Add the flour to the skillet; cook and stir about 1 minute. Stir in the milk; cook and stir until mixture begins to boil. Stir in the crabmeat, peas, dry sherry (if desired), Cajun seasoning, and, if desired, 1/8 to 1/4 tsp ground read pepper. Spoon the crab mixture into a 2-quart square baking dish.

2) In a small bowl stir together the 2-TBSPs melted butter and if desired, the Dijon-style mustard. Brush one sheet of phyllo dough with butter mixture; fold in half crosswise. Repeat with other sheets. Stack the two sheets. Using a sharf knife, trim phyloo to about a 9-inch square. Place phyllo stack over crab mixture; tuck edges under. Brush any remaining butter mixture over top. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

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Nutrient Information

Calories297
Total Fat13g
Saturated Fat7g
Carbohydrates23g
Protein22g
Vitamin A19%
Vitamin C15%
Calcium20%
Sodium461
Iron17%
Fiber4g

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Shellfish
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Meal Type: Entree