Seafood Mac & Cheese
YIELD
6 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
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Louis Kemp Crab Delights® are mixed with the creamy cheesy goodness of everyone’s favorite comfort food in this Seafood Mac & Cheese. Try this recipe for your next dinner party or get together.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) Louis Kemp Crab Delights®, Flake or Chunk style
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 2½ cups milk, warmed
- 2 cups Fontina, White Cheddar, or Jack cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch cayenne
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat butter in a large saucepan over med-high heat.
- Whisk in flour and simmer 4 minutes, whisking frequently.
- Remove from heat, gradually whisk in warmed milk until smooth. Return to heat and simmer, whisking frequently, until sauce is bubbling and thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted and turn off heat. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix Crab Delights® and cheese sauce with pasta. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, oil, zest, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle on top of pasta.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts*
Rounded values:
Per Serving: 440 calories; 26g fat; 34g carbohydrates; 19g protein; 70mg cholesterol; 470mg sodium
*This information is calculated. Data is based on laboratory analysis, information from ingredient suppliers and USDA Standard Reference values. This information is believed to be accurate, but no warranty is implied.
I added a small jar of marinated artichoke hearts to make this my new favorite casserole.🥰