This stovetop crab mac and cheese transports a comforting staple to a delicacy, with lump crab meat, sharp white Cheddar cheese, and creamy Boursin, but it is still quick and easy to make.
Ingredient :
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1/2 pound penne pasta
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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4 cups milk
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1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay®, or to taste
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3 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
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1 (5.2 ounce) package Garlic & Herbs Soft Spreadable Cheese, such as Boursin®, broken into chunks
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salt to taste
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1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
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2 ounces lump crab meat
Directions :
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain; keep warm.
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Meanwhile, add butter and flour to a saucepan over medium heat. As butter melts, whisk flour to create a roux. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. When milk comes to a boil, turn off heat. Add Old Bay seasoning, Cheddar cheese, and Boursin cheese, and whisk until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and hot sauce to taste.
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Stir in drained pasta; gently fold in crab meat.