Baked Crab Mac-n-Cheese Recipe

Name: Baked Crab Mac-n-Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Medium-sized Pasta Shells; 3 slices Loaf Bread; 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Plus The Wrapper For Greasing The Casserole Dish; 2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese; 3 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Divided; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1- 3/4 cup Milk; 1 cup Light Cream; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne; 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Mustard; 2 cups Medium Cheddar, Grated ( Grate Your Own, Please!!!); 1 cup Fontina Cheese, Grated; 2 cans (6 Oz. Size) Crab Meat, Drained (I Used One Fancy Lump And One Fancy White)

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Medium-sized Pasta Shells
3 slices Loaf Bread
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Plus The Wrapper For Greasing The Casserole Dish
2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Divided
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1- 3/4 cup Milk
1 cup Light Cream
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne
1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoons Ground Mustard
2 cups Medium Cheddar, Grated ( Grate Your Own, Please!!!)
1 cup Fontina Cheese, Grated
2 cans (6 Oz. Size) Crab Meat, Drained (I Used One Fancy Lump And One Fancy White)

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Set a large pot of water on to boil.
3
Cook pasta for about 5 minutes or until the outside is cooked but the inside is underdone.
4
Drain and rinse, set aside.
5
Meanwhile, tear your bread into pieces, place in a food processor and process make bread crumbs.
6
Melt 1 Tablespoon of butter and toss with breadcrumbs in a small bowl.
7
Add parsley, garlic powder, Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the crumbs and set aside.
8
In a small bowl mix the milk and cream together, set aside.
9
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining butter.
10
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
11
Slowly whisk in the milk and cream until the mixture is smooth.
12
Continue to cook and stir until milk has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
13
(Hey!
14
You just made a Bechamel sauce!!!)
15
Remove from the heat and stir in cayenne, old bay, mustard, and 1 teaspoon salt.
16
Stir in cheese until it has all melted.
17
Taste and add salt if necessary.
18
In a large bowl, stir pasta, cheese sauce and crab meat together well.
19
Using the wrapper from the butter, grease the bottom and sides of a 1.5 quart casserole dish.
20
Pour the mac-n-cheese into the dish.
21
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top.
22
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until top is browned and mac-n-cheese is bubbly.

919

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Medium-sized Pasta Shells, 3 slices Loaf Bread, 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Plus The Wrapper For Greasing The Casserole Dish, 2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley, and more.

Yes, Baked Crab Mac-n-Cheese falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Crab Mac-n-Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions