Crab Stuffed Shells

Photo: flickr user irrational_cat

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter

1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound flaked imitation crab meat

4 cups grated Gruyere cheese, divided (1 lb.)

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup flour

4 cups milk

1/4 cup dry sherry

30 jumbo pasta shells, cooked

1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Preparation

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove mixture from skillet and place in medium bowl. Stir in crab meat, 2 cups of the cheese, and green onions; set aside. Stir flour into butter in skillet. Gradually stir in milk and sherry and bring to a boil over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from he