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 pound medium shell pasta; 5 tablespoons butter; 1 medium sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), halved and thinly sliced; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon; 3 cups condensed milk; 1 pound Brie cheese, trimmed, cut into small wedges, and chopped (reserve 8 small wedges for topping); 12 ounces fresh cooked crabmeat or canned lump crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed; 3 slices stale or toasted white bread, torn apart into pieces

Servings: persons

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound medium shell pasta
5 tablespoons butter
1 medium sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon
3 cups condensed milk
1 pound Brie cheese, trimmed, cut into small wedges, and chopped (reserve 8 small wedges for topping)
12 ounces fresh cooked crabmeat or canned lump crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
3 slices stale or toasted white bread, torn apart into pieces

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly coat eight 4- to 6-ounce individual baking dishes with cooking spray; set aside.
3
In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to the package directions; drain.
4
Return pasta to Dutch oven.
5
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat.
6
Add onion and cook about 15 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
7
Add flour, salt, and pepper; cook and stir about 1 minute or unitl combined.
8
Add milk all at once.
9
Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
10
Gradually add the chopped Brie cheese; cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted.
11
Stir cheese mixture into cooked pasta.
12
Fold in crab.
13
Transfer to prepared baking dish.
14
Place bread pieces in a food processor; cover and process until in coarse crumbs.
15
Sprinkle crumbs over pasta mixture.
16
Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and crumbs are golden brown.
17
For the last 5 minutes of baking, top each dish with one of the reserved small Brie wedges.
18
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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 pound medium shell pasta, 5 tablespoons butter, 1 medium sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), halved and thinly sliced, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Macaroni and Brie with Crab

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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