Name: Seafood Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Seafood Mac and Cheese

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Instructions

Start by preheating oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 13×9 baking dish with nonstick spray.

First, cook the pasta and drain. Add to a large bowl.

Add the sour cream, crab, and cooked shrimp to the cooked macaroni and mix until combined.

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook onion in butter until translucent.

Once onion is cooked, stir in flour, evaporated milk, and white cheddar, stir until melted.

Pour cheesy mixture over macaroni and add seasoning, mix until combined.

Top with mozzarella, panko breadcrumbs, and a sprinkle of dry parsley.

Bake uncovered 30 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Prevent Seafood Overcooking 🦐
Add shrimp and crab meat in the final 2-3 minutes of cooking, after the cheese sauce is complete, to prevent them from becoming rubbery and tough.
Create a Silky Cheese Sauce 🧈
Use a combination of evaporated milk and sour cream for richness while whisking in cheese off-heat to prevent separation and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
Toast Your Breadcrumb Topping 🥖
Toss panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and paprika, then bake separately for 3-4 minutes until golden before sprinkling on top for maximum crunch and flavor.
Cook Pasta Al Dente 🍝
Slightly undercook the macaroni by 1-2 minutes since it will continue cooking in the oven with the cheese sauce, preventing mushy pasta in the final dish.
Flavor the Roux Base 🧅
Caramelize diced yellow onion in butter before making the roux to build a deeper flavor foundation that elevates the entire seafood mac and cheese.

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