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Alaskan Snow Crab Mac 'n Cheese
Rich and decadent seafood Mac 'n Cheese perfect for Lent or anytime, made with Alaskan Snow Crab.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 624kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Alaskan Snow Crab Meat I used the meat from 3 of the clusters
- 1 pound pasta cooked al dente
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter divided
- 3 teaspoons garlic puree
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 cups Half & Half
- 1 Tablespoon chives
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces Havarti cheese shredded
- 8 ounces Gruyere cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and cook pasta til it is al dente. Rise and set aside.
- In that same pot, melt 1/2 stick of butter, add the garlic. Using a whisk, whisk in the flour over medium-low heat. Add lemon juice and Half & Half, continue to whisk, making sure there are no lumps. Mixture will begin to thicken.
- Remove from heat and slowly mix in both cheeses, add the chives, salt and pepper.
- Fold in crab meat and pasta. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- In a small pan, melt the other 1/2 stick of butter. Stir in Panko crumbs and coat with butter. Sprinkle over pasta.
- Bake for about 25 minutes.
Notes
Make Ahead & Storage
To make ahead:You can assemble the entire dish (without baking), cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let it sit at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes before placing it in the oven. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time. To store leftovers:
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through. Because this contains seafood and a cream-based sauce, freezing isn’t recommended; the texture of both the crab and sauce can change once thawed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 572mg | Iron: 2mg