How To Make Crab Mac ‘n’ Cheese Bake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until melted and well combined.
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Gently fold in the cooked macaroni and crab meat until evenly coated.
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Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with additional shredded cheese if desired.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 630kcal
- Total Fat : 36g
- Saturated Fat : 20g
- Cholesterol : 160mg
- Sodium : 1150mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 34g
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