Charleston Crab Pot Pie
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
True to the famous dance named after this Southern city, this recipe for pot pie is full of twists and kicks! Cajun seasoning in the luscious crab-and-leek filling will raise eyebrows, and ultra thin layers of crisp phyllo dough add flavor dimension.

Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Ingredients
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3 tablespoonsbuttersee savings

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4leeks, choppedsee savings

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1/3 cupall-purpose floursee savings

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2-1/2 cupsmilksee savings

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1 poundcrabmeat, flaked and cartilage removedsee savings

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1 cupfrozen peassee savings

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1/4 cupdry sherry (optional)see savings

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1-1/2 teaspoonsCajun seasoningsee savings

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2 tablespoonsbutter, meltedsee savings

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1 teaspoonDijon-style mustard (optional)see savings

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2 sheetsfrozen phyllo dough (17x12-inch rectangle), thawedsee savings

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1/8 to 1/4 teaspoonground red pepper (optional)see savings

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Directions
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In a large skillet melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks in hot butter for 2 to 3 minutes 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, the ground red pepper. Spoon the crab mixture into a 2-quart square baking dish.
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In a small bowl stir together the 2 tablespoons 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 sheet. Stack the two sheets. Using a sharp knife, trim phyllo to about a 9-inch square. Place phyllo stack over crab mixture; tuck edges under. Brush any remaining butter mixture over top. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 297, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 461 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 19%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 20%, Iron 17%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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