2 medium potatoes
4 tbsp margarine
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup green pepper
4 tbsp flour
4 cup skim milk
2 can (10 1/4-oz each) whole corn
1 drained
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp pepper
16 oz imitation crab
2 tbsp cooking sherry
Directions
Peel, dice and cook potatoes, set aside. Melt margarine in a 6 quart
pan, over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper, cook about 4
minutes, stirring frequently. Add flour, cook about 1 minute,
stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, using a whisk to prevent
lumping and to blend the sauce. Add corn, salt, thyme and pepper.
Reduce heat to low, cook until the mixture appears hot, but not
bubbling. Cut crab into bite-size pieces and add to the sauce. Add
potatoes. Heat again until hot, but not bubbly, stirring frequently.
Just before serving, add cooking sherry.
Servings: 1 servings
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