This crab macaroni and cheese is loaded with sweet morsels of Dungeness crab meat. It’s a dish that can be served hot out of the oven or at room temperature, so it is a great meal to make for a sit-down dinner or for bringing to a party to share with friends. The crab macaroni and cheese mostly comes together on the stovetop, but it is finished in the oven until it’s bubbling and browned on top.
If you’re picking your own Dungeness crab meat from the shells, give yourself an extra 30 minutes or so of prep time when making this dish. Pre-picked Dungeness crab meat is much more convenient, as it can be stirred straight into the macaroni as you’re making the dish.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
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Macaroni: While macaroni is a classic shape for a dish like this, you can also substitute other small, shaped pastas like shells or even radiatore.
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Gluten-free options: To make this dish gluten-free, substitute a gluten-free pasta.
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Fontina: Fontina is a semi-hard cheese with a nutty flavor that melts readily into cheese sauces. If you can’t find fontina, you can substitute an option like Gruyère or provolone for a similar flavor profile and melty texture.
The WAC recipe team featured Dungeness Crab Mac and Cheese in a how-to video! Watch the recording of the cooking demo to see how it's made.
