Crawfish Au Gratin

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. half& half
• 1 lb. Louisiana crawfish tail meat
• Salt & white pepper
• Cayenne pepper
• 2 T. cream sherry
• 8 oz. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In top of double boiler, melt butter and blend in flour. Gradually add half & half, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
3. Add crawfish, salt, and white and cayenne peppers to taste. Mix well. Heat thoroughly. Blend in sherry.
4. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart casserole or individual ramekins. Top with cheese and bake for 20 minutes.