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One Pot Crab Macaroni and Cheese

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Crab Macaroni and Cheese

Tonia Bloom
Cheesy pasta shells surround chunks of crab in this one pot version of macaroni and cheese. No need for separate pans since the pasta cooks in the same pan the sauce is made. Easy peasy.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish
Servings 12
Cost $1.15 per serving

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons Butter with Oil such as Land O Lakes®
  • 2 Shallots diced
  • 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Dry Sherry
  • 4 cups 2% Milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 12 ounces Whole Wheat Pasta Shells
  • 4 ounces Reduced Fat Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces Sharp White Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 pound Imitation Crab Meat - Flake Style flaked

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt butter in an oven-safe Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sherry, milk, and water. Bring mixture to a simmer. Stir in the Old Bay seasoning. Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Stir in pasta and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, or until cooked al dente. Add the cheeses and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Fold in the crab.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Each serving is about ¾ cup.
Nutrition Facts
Crab Macaroni and Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
328
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
 
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
581
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
13
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Carb Count
 
2
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Dinner Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Heart Healthy, Pasta and Pizza
Food Groups ***Meat = 2.5 servings, Starch = 1.5 servings
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