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Alaska Crab Mac & Cheese

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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