Seafood Mac and Cheese
Creamy Seafood Mac and Cheese with Imitation Crab: A Delicious & Budget-Friendly Recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Cost: $9
Ingredients
- 1 lb bow tie pasta this shape works well with the crab flakes as they "stick" to the pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic I use Gourmet Gardens Garlic
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup loosely shaven romano cheese 1/2 oz is my estimation
- 1-16 oz package imitation crab
- Add salt and pepper to taste
Bread Crumb Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- In a skillet add butter and flour and whisk to combine over a medium heat.
- Slowly pour in milk while whisking until it's all incorporated.
- Add in garlic.
- Add in both kinds of cheese.
- Stir in crab (I break it into pieces before adding it in so it distributes evenly in the pasta and sauce.
- Place butter over breadcrumbs in a bowl then pour over pasta and place under the broiler for a minute or two so they get crisp.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.