Crab Mac and Cheese
Dungeness crab turns classic mac and cheese into something spectacular!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni
- 2 c. warm milk
- 4 T. unsalted butter
- 1/3 c. diced yellow onions
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 c. grated gruyere cheese
- 1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 3/4 lb. cooked crab meat preferably Dungeness
- 1/4 c. toasted Italian bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease 6 gratins, ramekins, or a medium size baking dish.
- Add pasta to a large pot of salted boiling water and cook according to the directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk over low heat in a small saucepan.
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add onions, cook until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add flour, whisk until combined and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the hot milk and cook for 1-2 minutes more, whisking continuously until the sauce has thickened and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyere, Cheddar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add the cooked pasta and crab, stir well. Spoon the mixture into prepared individual ramekins, gratins, or a baking dish; sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and thyme.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and browned on the top.
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