crab mac n' cheese

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Serve with a tossed salad.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crab mac n' cheese

  • 12 oz
    elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions, drained
  • 1/4 c
    white chedder cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 c
    gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 lb
    fresh crabmeat (dungeness leg meat is best)
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 c
    chevre (soft goat cheese)
  • 1/2 c
    cream cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • pinch
    white pepper
  • 1/4 c
    bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 c
    italian parsley. chopped

How To Make crab mac n' cheese

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350F. Butter a shallow casserole dish.
  • 2
    For the cream base, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add heavy cream, and heat.
  • 3
    Add chèvre cheese and cream cheese; mix thoroughly with a whisk. Set aside.
  • 4
    In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic and parsley. Set aside.
  • 5
    Return drained pasta to large soup pot. Add cream base and heat over medium heat until hot.
  • 6
    Add most of the white cheddar and Gruyère cheese. Fold in crab, and add a pinch of salt to taste.
  • 7
    Pour mixture into a shallow casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bread crumb mixture over pasta.
  • 8
    Bake for 20 minutes, until crust is golden brown. Serve immediately.

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