Alaska Crab Mac & Cheese
This popular recipe is the perfect comfort food that will be enjoyed by the entire family and is also great in a foodservice setting. Creamy cheeses pair perfectly with pasta and delicious Alaska crab
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6 to 8
- Yield: About 8 cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Italian fusilli or trottole pasta, cooked al dente, drained and kept warm
- 1 lb. Alaska crabmeat (2 lbs. Alaska King, Snow or Dungeness crab legs)
- 2 cups bite-sized pieces of fresh asparagus (about 9 oz.),
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt or garlic salt or onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 quart non-fat or 1% milk, warmed
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 715 |
| Total fat | 29g |
| Saturated fat | 17g |
| Calories from fat | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg |
| Protein | 50g |
| Carbohydrates | 63g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sodium | 1702mg |
| Calcium | 688mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 150mg |
Instructions
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Step 1 Prepare mac and cheese
In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the salt, pepper and warm milk. Cook and whisk until sauce has thickened and is smooth. Turn heat to lowest setting; stir in cheeses. Turn off heat; continue stirring until sauce is smooth. Gently blend in the pasta, crabmeat and asparagus.
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Step 2 Bake
Preheat oven to 400oF. Turn mixture into a spray coated 9×13-inch pan or 8 (1-1/2 cup) baking dishes.
Blend together breadcrumbs, smoked paprika and thyme; sprinkle evenly over pasta. Bake 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and topping is browned.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 715 |
| Total fat | 29g |
| Saturated fat | 17g |
| Calories from fat | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg |
| Protein | 50g |
| Carbohydrates | 63g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sodium | 1702mg |
| Calcium | 688mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 150mg |
