Crab And White Cheddar Mac And Cheese Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare Macaroni and Cheese in large saucepan as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook 3 to 5 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Add crabmeat and onions to Macaroni and Cheese; mix well. Cook on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Add to pasta; toss to coat.

Steps:

• In a pot of salted water, cook macaroni until tender, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter an 8 x 8 baking dish and set aside.
• In a large sauce pot, add the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Using a whisk, slowly add the milk and cook until it thickens.
• Remove the sauce from heat and mix in the cream, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Add 3/4 of the cheese. When the macaroni is cooked, drain it well. Add to it, the shrimp, crab and basil and gently add the white sauce. Spoon macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Top with the remaining chedar and parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.
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