Thursday 28 March 2013

Crab and Bacon Mac and Cheese

Thank you Lemons For Lulu

Crab and Bacon Mac and Cheese

3 slices bacon, chopped
¼ cup diced onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
8oz cream cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded Gouda
1 cup shredded Guyere
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
pepper
1 8 oz container lump crab meat
1 lb cavatappi pasta
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • In a large skillet, brown bacon.
  • Remove, add onion to grease and cook until soft.
  • Pick through crab meat removing any shells and add to onion.
  • Sautee crab and onions until heated through. Remove from heat. and set aside.
  • Prepare pasta according to package directions, seasoning pasta with salt.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add flour with a whisk and cook for one minute.
  • Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth. 
  • Let milk come to a slow bubble, then add cubed cream cheese and stir until melted and mixture is creamy and smooth. 
  • Add shredded cheeses and continue to stir. 
  • Add Dijon mustard and pepper.
  • When pasta is ready, drain and add to cheese mixture. 
  • Stir in crab and bacon. 
  • Pour mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. 
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until bubbly.


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