Crab Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Crab Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni; 6 baby portobello mushrooms; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 2-1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1-1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1-1/2 pounds cooked snow crab legs, meat removed; 4 thin slices Swiss cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
6 baby portobello mushrooms
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon dried basil
1-1/2 pounds cooked snow crab legs, meat removed
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; set aside.
3
In a large saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour, mustard, pepper, salt and paprika until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 3/4 cup each mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until blended. Remove from heat; fold in macaroni.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, butter and basil. Transfer half the macaroni mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with reserved mushroom mixture, remaining macaroni mixture, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Top with crab and Swiss cheese. Sprinkle with crumb mixture and Parmesan cheese.
5
Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni, 6 baby portobello mushrooms, 2 green onions, sliced, 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Crab Macaroni & Cheese falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crab Macaroni & Cheese

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