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Baked Crab Mac And Cheese Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Cook the Pasta

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2

Make the Cheese Sauce

In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

3

Add Cheese and Seasoning

Reduce heat to low and stir in sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all cheeses are melted and the sauce is creamy.

4

Combine Pasta and Crab

Add the cooked macaroni and crab meat to the cheese sauce. Stir until well combined.

5

Prepare for Baking

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly on top.

6

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

7

Garnish and Serve

Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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