Crab & Bacon Mac N Cheese Recipe
Make Crab & Bacon Mac N Cheese Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Crab & Bacon
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Making the Cheese Sauce
- 3
Add the cheeses
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sharp cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Mix pasta and cheese sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
- 5
Incorporate crab and bacon
Gently fold in the crumbled bacon, crab meat, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 6
Prepare the topping
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until combined.
- 7
Combine and bake
Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- 8
Serve hot
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Crab & Bacon Mac N Cheese!
