Nestled Crab

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375.
2. 2
   Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds.
3. 3
   Place upside down in baking pan with water, bake for 40 minutes.
4. 4
   Chill in freezer or fridge 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Cut avocado in half, remove skin and seed.
6. 6
   Place into hole in squash, trimming if necessary to fit flush.
7. 7
   Melt butter, add flour, cook roux.
8. 8
   Gradually add milk, then Dijon mustard and half of the cheese.
9. 9
   Cook until thick, stirring.
10. 10
    Remove from heat, add green onion and crab.
11. 11
    Spoon crab mixture into avocado/squash.
12. 12
    Top with leftover cheese and bread crumbs, sprinkle with paprika.
13. 13
    Bake for 20 minutes.
14. 14
    Serve family style.