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Crab Mac & Cheese (Photo by Erich Boenzli)
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5 from 11 votes

Crab Mac and Cheese

Looking for a delicious new twist on a classic recipe? This crab mac and cheese recipe will bring a classic comfort food to a whole new level!  
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab mac and cheese, crab macaroni and cheese
Servings: 8
Calories: 583kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Two 6 ounce cans of crab meat
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in a pot of salted water and drain. Set aside.
  • To make a bechamel sauce, melt butter in a pan over medium heat, just until it melts.
  • Add flour and whisk together with butter for 3-4 minutes, until it turns a light golden color. 
  • Increase temperature to medium-high and slowly add milk while whisking continuously. Cook for about 5 minutes, until sauce has thickened so it coats the back of a spoon.
  • Preheat oven to 425℉.
  • Add both cheeses to the bechamel sauce and stir with a spoon until thoroughly mixed.
  • In your sauce pot or a large bowl, stir cooked pasta together with bechamel cheese sauce and crab meat until mixed well. 
  • Transfer crab mac & cheese to a baking dish and sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Let cool a few minutes. Serve as a main dish, or as a side to steak or chicken.  

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 864mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 847IU | Calcium: 516mg