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This luxurious twist on classic comfort food transforms ordinary mac and cheese into an indulgent feast by folding in tender crab meat and rich, melty cheeses. It's the perfect dish when you want to elevate a weeknight dinner into something truly special.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, blend in flour with a wire whisk. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring the entire time. The mixture will turn yellow and start to smell pleasantly nutty. Now add the milk gradually while stirring to avoid lumps, allow the sauce to thicken for 5-7 minutes over medium heat. Stir in all but 1/2 cup of the grated cheese and allow it to melt and fully incorporate into the sauce. Set aside the reserved cheese for a topping.Then stir in the crab meat. Add salt to taste. (Don't forget the salt!)
Drain the pasta, then return it to the pot and pour the cheese sauce over it, stir to coat. Turn out the macaroni and cheese into a buttered baking dish (at least 3.5-4 Quart/3.5-4 L capacity). Top with grated cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. (Baking it longer will only dry out the sauce!)
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Per serving | Based on 8 servings
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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