Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream2 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flakedAdditional paprika, optional
Preparation
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, paprika and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in process cheese and lemon juice until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in crab.
Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
