Creamy Crab Mac & Cheese Bake Recipe

Creamy Crab Mac & Cheese Bake Recipe

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Indulge in this luxurious crab mac and cheese, combining the richness of a creamy cheese sauce with tender, sweet crab meat. Baked to perfection with a crispy topping, this dish is perfect for seafood lovers looking to elevate a classic comfort meal.

Ingredients:

  • 300g pasta (such as elbow or penne)
  • 200g crab meat
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Pasta
    1 Cook the Pasta

    Boil your favourite pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

  2. Prepare the Cheese Sauce
    2 Prepare the Cheese Sauce

    In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour to create a roux. Slowly pour in milk, whisking until smooth. Add grated cheddar, Gruyère, and parmesan, stirring until melted and creamy.

  3. Combine with Crab
    3 Combine with Crab

    Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce, then gently fold in the crab meat. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

  4. Bake
    4 Bake

    Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with panko breadcrumbs and extra cheese. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

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