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Seafood Mac and Cheese
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Instructions
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Start by preheating oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 13×9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
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First, cook the pasta and drain. Add to a large bowl.
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Add the sour cream, crab, and cooked shrimp to the cooked macaroni and mix until combined.
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In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook onion in butter until translucent.
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Once onion is cooked, stir in flour, evaporated milk, and white cheddar, stir until melted.
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Pour cheesy mixture over macaroni and add seasoning, mix until combined.
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Top with mozzarella, panko breadcrumbs, and a sprinkle of dry parsley.
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Bake uncovered 30 minutes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Pasta Slightly 🍝Before boiling, lightly toast the dry macaroni in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy in the creamy sauce.
- Make a Proper Roux Base 🧈Cook your butter and flour together for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly before adding liquids to eliminate any raw flour taste and create a silky, lump-free sauce.
- Add Seafood at the End ⏰Fold in your shrimp and crab meat only in the final 2-3 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking and maintain their tender, delicate texture in the finished dish.
- Combine Cheeses Strategically 🧀Reserve half your mozzarella for the crispy panko topping and mix the white cheddar into the hot sauce first, as it melts more smoothly than mozzarella and creates better flavor distribution.
- Brown Your Breadcrumb Topping 🥄Toss panko with melted butter and broil for 2-3 minutes before serving to achieve a golden, crispy crust that won't absorb moisture and become soggy from the creamy sauce below.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Carb
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