crab mac n' cheese

Seattle, WA
Updated on Apr 30, 2015

Serve with a tossed salad.

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make crab mac n' cheese

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

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Category: Pasta
Category: Seafood
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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