Seafood Au Gratin

1 lb Crabmeat
1 lb. Cooked and Peeled Shrimp
1/2 to 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine crabmeat, shrimp and sauce (Recipe below.). Pour into casserole dish and to with grated cheese. Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

SAUCE:
2 Cups Milk
1/2 Cup Cheez Whiz
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
Dash of Black Pepper

Mix 1-1/2 cups milk with cheese, Cheese Whiz, salt and pepper in heavy saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until cheese melts and mixture boils. Mix 1/4 cup flour with 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Stir into cheese mixture until thickened. Simmer for 20 minutes.

I’m going to “Joi” with this recipe in a few days - I want to see if it’s just as good with Imitation Crabmeat, and I want to test out different cheeses. Don’t get me wrong, it’s amazing as is, I personally just prefer white cheeses. Even if it’s just White Cheddar, I want to see how it plays out.

You can take this recipe to a new, exotic level by serving a homemade Mexican Salsa Salad alongside the dish - or right on top of the casserole, itself. SImpy chop (finely) a great onion, the best looking tomato you can find, and some cilantro (coarsely). Combine and you’re in business.