Seafood Mac & Cheese Recipe
Fresh shrimp and crabmeat baked into a creamy cheddar cheese macaroni, topped with a panko blend and served with steamed broccoli on the side
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Ingredients
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Seafood Mac & Cheese Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
Prepare the Pasta
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens. Reduce the heat and add the cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
Combine Seafood
Gently fold in the shrimp and crabmeat into the cheese sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well to combine.
Prepare for Baking
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish.
Add Topping
In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Serve
Serve hot with steamed broccoli on the side.
