Crab Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe

Name: Crab Mac 'N' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 16 ounces uncooked small pasta shells; 1 pound asparagus, cut into 1- or 2-inch pieces; 1 cup fresh or frozen baby peas; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Brie cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 pound jumbo lump crab; 1/4 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces); 1 garlic clove, minced; 2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

Servings: persons

16 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
1 pound asparagus, cut into 1- or 2-inch pieces
1 cup fresh or frozen baby peas
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Brie cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound jumbo lump crab
1/4 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Prepare pasta according to package directions, stirring in asparagus and peas during last 2 minutes of pasta cooking time; drain.
2
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Pour in milk; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 3 minutes or until sauce is smooth and thickened. Remove from heat; whisk in black pepper, cheeses, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3
Toss pasta with cheese sauce, vegetables, crab, and prosciutto. Spoon mixture into 6 (2-cup) greased ramekins, or a greased 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
4
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in panko and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing to coat. Sprinkle evenly over pasta mixture. Bake 40 minutes or until topping is crisp and sauce bubbles. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces uncooked small pasta shells, 1 pound asparagus, cut into 1- or 2-inch pieces, 1 cup fresh or frozen baby peas, 6 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, 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.

Crab Mac 'N' Cheese

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