Cooking Lucid
Crab Mac and Cheese
Ultra-creamy baked mac and cheese loaded with lump crab and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Comfort food elevated.
Prep 15 min
Cook 30 min
Total 45 min
Serves 6
Dinner·American·Medium
Ingredients
Step 1 — Cheese sauce
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar (grated)
- 1 cup Gruyère (grated)
- 1 tsp mustard powder
Step 2 — Bake
- 12 oz lump crab meat
- 1 cup panko
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- Paprika
Instructions
- 1
Make cheese sauce
Cook pasta. Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, and cook until thick. Stir in cheeses and mustard until smooth.
- 2
Bake
Fold in crab and pasta. Transfer to baking dish. Top with buttered panko and paprika. Bake at 375°F 20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition per serving: 520 cal · 28g protein · 48g carbs · 24g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
