This is an oldie but goodie! I’ve been making this for years and it never gets old. I love imitation crab meat, I guess that comes from eating so many California Rolls as a kid! This is an easy make-ahead dinner that doesn’t cost a lot, but looks like a fancy gourmet meal!

• 3/4 lb imitation crab meat
• 1  12 oz package frozen broccoli florets
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tbsp shredded cheddar
• shredded parmesan cheese
• crushed buttery crackers

On the day before you plan to serve, place crab meat evenly in 4 oven safe ramekins. Prepare broccoli according to package directions, and distribute evenly on top of the crab in the ramekins.

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic, and cook until mushrooms are soft. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Stir in milk. Continue to cook and stir until mixture becomes thick and starts to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese. Pour evenly over ramekins. Cover ramekins with foil and refrigerate over night.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake the covered ramekins on a baking sheet for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and crushed crackers. Serve with pasta or a salad. Enjoy!