Macaroni And Brie With Crab Recipe

Name: Macaroni And Brie With Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 1 medium sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced; 5 tbsp butter; 1 lb dried medium shell pasta; 1/3 cup all purpose flour; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 3 cups milk; 1 lb Brie cheese, trimmed and chopped (reserve 8 small wedges for topping if desired); 2 six to six and a half oz cans lump crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed; 3 slices firm white bread, torn into large pieces

Servings: persons

nonstick cooking spray
1 medium sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
5 tbsp butter
1 lb dried medium shell pasta
1/3 cup all purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
3 cups milk
1 lb Brie cheese, trimmed and chopped (reserve 8 small wedges for topping if desired)
2 six to six and a half oz cans lump crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
3 slices firm white bread, torn into large pieces

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. lightly coat eight 14 to 16 oz individual baking dishes with cooking spray; set aside. In large skillet cook onion in butter over medium-low heat about 15 minutes or until tneder and golden brown; stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta in 4 quart Dutch oven according to package directions; drain and return to pan.
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2. Add flour, salt, and pepper to onion in skillet; stir until combined, about 1 minute. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Gradually add chopped cheese; cook over medium-low heat until cheese melts. Stir in pasta. Fold in crab. Transfer to baking dishes.
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3. Place bread pieces in food processor; cover and process to coarse crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs over pasta mixture. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and crumbs are golden brown. If desired, add a wedge of Brie to each dish the last 5 minutes of baking time.

1159

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

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.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 1 medium sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced, 5 tbsp butter, 1 lb dried medium shell pasta, and more.

Yes, Macaroni And Brie With Crab 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.

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Macaroni And Brie With Crab

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Variations & substitutions

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