AmericanMain course

Crab Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Crab Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 4 cups milk; 7 Tbsp butter; 0.5 cup flour; 0.5 Tbsp salt; 8 oz cheddar cheese; 4 oz pecorino romano cheese; 12 oz crab meat; 0.25 cup breadcrumbs

This crab mac and cheese brings together tender elbow macaroni, a rich, creamy cheese sauce, and sweet crab meat, all topped with crispy breadcrumbs. It's a satisfying dish that works as a main course or a substantial side. The béchamel sauce comes together quickly on the stovetop before being combined with the pasta and crab, then baked until bubbly and golden. This recipe serves eight, making it great for a gathering.

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September 23, 2026

Back1h 5mServes 8Medium499 kcal

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About this recipe

Crab Mac and Cheese is a American main course recipe that takes about 1h 5m from start to finish and serves 8. It calls for 9 ingredients across 10 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 499 kcal with roughly 27 g of protein. Filed under family gatherings, comfort food, crowd-pleaser and baked.