Chicken Chesapeake Mac & Cheese Recipe
Springfield Farm chicken, Old Bay mornay jumbo lump Maryland crab, seasoned bread crumb
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Crab and Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Crab and Cheese Sauce
- 2
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Incorporate Chicken and Crab
Gently fold in the shredded chicken and jumbo lump crab meat until well combined.
Combine and Bake
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the crab and cheese sauce. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 7
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish.
- 8
Add Topping
In a small bowl, mix the seasoned bread crumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the mac and cheese.
- 9
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.