Crab Mac and Cheese
Crab Mac and Cheese is a creamy, dreamy casserole with crab meat, a homemade cheese sauce and finished off with toasted breadcrumbs.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni cooked and drained
- 6 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese fresh or canned
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces canned crab meat 6-8 ounce package or fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 9x13 baking pan with a light coating of nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a small frying pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add the panko or breadcrumbs and stir for about 3 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the 3 tablespoons of flour and whisk constantly for 3 minutes.
- Slowly add the milk and cream, ½ cup at a time whisking constantly until smooth and bubbly. Simmer for a few minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Add the spices and cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine the pasta and cheese sauce and stir until evenly coated. Gently fold in the crab mixture and top with the prepared breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the dish is hot, bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- To store leftovers, transfer cooled casserole to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave, adding a splash of milk or cream if it seems dry. Or, reheat in a small casserole dish in the oven for a crispy topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 677kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 986mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 605mg | Iron: 2mg
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