New Orleans Crab Meat Gratin

A winning dish. Simple to make and will wow your friends. It will take thirty minutes to prepare the white sauce (béchamel, which is another recipe in this collection), but that can be done the day before and kept refrigerated.

The whole thing can be cooked and reheated hours later or the next day, and it’s almost better that way. Some rinsed and soaked capers are a nice touch. Use the best quality cheeses you can find.

Serve it with sliced baguette for dipping, or even with potato chips.

Serves 4-6 as an appetizer.