The Easy Crab Mac and Cheese Recipe is a creamy, delicious, and flavorful crab mac and cheese stuffed with big lumps of crab meat. It’s incredibly delicious and special to share with friends and family, topped with breadcrumbs!
A good summer day requires only a delicious piece of toast, a dollop of garlic mayonnaise, and a glass of chilled white wine. Then, in the fall, I hunt for spicy and robust recipes to enjoy it. Consequently, these macaroni and cheese!
This crab mac and cheese will be the highlight of the summer!
This must be how heaven looks. And how does it taste?
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 pound macaroni
- 1/2 pound crab dough (preferably canned) I used Panamei brand
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 unit onion
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
HOW TO MAKE EASY CRAB MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE
STEP 1
Cook the macaroni according to the package directions.
STEP 2
Add olive oil to a frying pan and sauté the minced garlic and onion halves.
STEP 3
After 3 minutes, add the crabmeat and cook for 5 minutes.
STEP 4
In another pan, also sauté the remaining garlic and onion for 3 minutes. Add the milk cream and stir for 3 minutes. Add the 3 kinds of cheese, reserving half of the Parmesan and mozzarella for later.
STEP 5
when the macaroni is cooked add the sauce we have made
STEP 6
Add the crab meat and the cooked macaroni when the cheese is melted. move well
STEP 7
Transfer to a previously greased ovenproof container, place the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top and bake for 20 minutes at 325F or 163C or until the cheese gratin.
STEP 8
Serve it with breadcrumbs.
FAQs
1. Is canned crab any good?
Crab meat in a can is extremely healthy because it is high in protein, and omega 3, and is nearly carb-free.
2. What 3 kinds of cheese go well together for mac and cheese?
White cheddar has a sharp flavour profile similar to sharp cheddar and can be used in place of sharp cheddar in a classic mac and cheese recipe. White cheddar also pairs well with Gruyere, sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, and even pepper jack.
3. Can you pan-fry crab meat?
In a big heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until heated but not smoking. Brown the fillets on each side for about 3 minutes. Transfer the fillets to an oiled baking pan and roast for 10 minutes, or until they begin to harden and are reddish-pink and moist in the centre.4
4. Which is better white crab meat or lump crab meat?
Lump crab meat has a rich flavour and an appealing visual appearance, making it an excellent central ingredient in recipes. White crab meat’s flakier texture and lower price make it an excellent choice when combining crab meat with other components.
5. Which crab has the best meat?
The juicy and soft Dungeness crab has a pleasant flavour. Blue crab is delicious, and it can be purchased frozen, live, cooked, or as plucked meat. Many people believe that blue crab meat is the sweetest and nicest tasting of all crab meats.