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Maryland Crab Mac & Cheese
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11 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 40MINS

Maryland Crab Mac & Cheese

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I decided to give this dish a Maryland twist filled with lump crab meat and a surprise crumble on top, but no matter which cheese, noodle, or crumble you use – your mac and cheese will be the bomb if you follow this formula.
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Vodka & Biscuits
I'm Lindsay and food that tastes like home ❤ I'm hoping to inspire you to call some friends and throw a dinner party.
http://www.vodkaandbiscuits.com
I decided to give this dish a Maryland twist filled with lump crab meat and a surprise crumble on top, but no matter which cheese, noodle, or crumble you use – your mac and cheese will be the bomb if you follow this formula.
40MINS
Total Time
$1.80
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
US / Metric
Elbow Macaroni
1 lb
Elbow Macaroni
Lump Crab Meat
1 lb
Lump Crab Meat
no shells
2% Reduced Fat Milk
2 cups
Cold 2% Reduced Fat Milk
Butter
2 1/2 Tbsp
Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
2 cups
Mild Yellow Cheddar
2 cups
Mild Yellow Cheddar, freshly grated
Old Bay® Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Old Bay® Seasoning
Crumble
Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup
Breadcrumbs
Crab Flavored Potato Chips
1/2 cup
Crab Flavored Potato Chips
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Fresh Parsley, chopped
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
377
Fat
16.7 g
Protein
21.8 g
Carbs
35.2 g
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
Over high heat, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the Elbow Macaroni (1 lb) and cook until al dente - about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
step 3
Pick through the Lump Crab Meat (1 lb) to check for shells and set aside. Grate the Mild Yellow Cheddar (2 cups) and Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (2 cups) and combine in a medium-size bowl. Crush the Crab Flavored Potato Chips (1/2 cup).
step 4
In a heavy bottom sauce pan, melt the Butter (2 1/2 Tbsp) over medium heat. Add the All-Purpose Flour (1/4 cup) and mix with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the roux smells like butter. If you're using whole butter, wait a few seconds until the butter stops bubbling. This means all the water is gone!
step 4 In a heavy bottom sauce pan, melt the Butter (2 1/2 Tbsp) over medium heat. Add the All-Purpose Flour (1/4 cup) and mix with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the roux smells like butter. If you're using whole butter, wait a few seconds until the butter stops bubbling. This means all the water is gone!
step 5
While whisking, add the 2% Reduced Fat Milk (2 cups). Whisk vigorously to incorporate. Bring the milk to a simmer, stirring often. After about 5 minutes the Bechamel will thicken.
step 5 While whisking, add the 2% Reduced Fat Milk (2 cups). Whisk vigorously to incorporate. Bring the milk to a simmer, stirring often. After about 5 minutes the Bechamel will thicken.
step 6
Add the Old Bay® Seasoning (1 Tbsp) and slowly start to add the cheese.
step 6 Add the Old Bay® Seasoning (1 Tbsp) and slowly start to add the cheese.
step 7
Once melted, mixed, and smooth, add in the crab meat and noodles. Transfer to a baking dish.
step 8
Mix the plain Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup) and crushed crab chips together. Sprinkle on top of the mac and cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.
step 8 Mix the plain Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup) and crushed crab chips together. Sprinkle on top of the mac and cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.
step 9
Garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and enjoy!
step 9 Garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and enjoy!
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American
Brunch
Comfort Food
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Pasta
Seafood
Shellfish
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