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Crab Mac and Cheese
When I was in university, I practically lived off of macaroni and cheese and by the time that I was done I was so sick of it that I have not really touched it since.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h🔥 Cook: 1h👤 kevin📖 closetcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- baking dish
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package. (When it is done, drain it and set it aside.)
pasta (~4 cups macaroni) (gluten free for gluten free)1 pound
2
Melt the butter in a pan.
butter3 tablespoons
3
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
garlic2 cloves
4
Mix in the flour and cook until it turns a light golden brown in colour.
flour2 tablespoons
5
Add the milk and cream and cook until it thickens, about ⏱️ 3-5 minutes.
milk2 cups
6
Add the old bay seasoning, mayonnaise, mustard and season with salt and pepper.
mayonnaise2 tablespoons
7
Mix in the gruyere and fontina and cook until it melts.
gruyere (grated)8 ouncesfontina (diced)4 ounces
8
Mix in the pasta, crab and green onions and remove from heat.
pasta (~4 cups macaroni) (gluten free for gluten free)1 pound
9
Melt the butter in a pan.
butter3 tablespoons
10
Add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat, remove from heat and mix in the parmigiano reggiano.
11
Pour the mac and cheese into a baking dish and top with the breadcrumbs.
12
Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until golden brown on top and bubbling on the sides, about ⏱️ 20-30 minutes.
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