Name: Crab Mac & Cheese
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb. elbow pasta -; 1/4 c. butter -; 1 shallot, finely diced -; 3 cloves garlic, minced -; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour -; 2 c. milk -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 c. shredded white cheddar -; 1 c. shredded mozzarella -; 1 lb. lump crab meat -; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish -

Ingredients for - Crab Mac & Cheese

1. 1 lb. elbow pasta

2. 1/4 c. butter

3. 1 shallot, finely diced

4. 3 cloves garlic, minced

5. 1/4 c. all-purpose flour

6. 2 c. milk

7. Kosher salt

8. Freshly ground black pepper

9. 1 c. shredded white cheddar

10. 1 c. shredded mozzarella

11. 1 lb. lump crab meat

12. Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

How to cook deliciously - Crab Mac & Cheese

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375º. In a large pot of boiling water, cook elbows according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant and softened, 3 minutes. Add flour and whisk until combined and golden, 1 minute. Add milk and season with salt and pepper. Simmer 2 minutes, until sauce is thickened and smooth.

3 . Stage

Stir in 1/2 white cheddar and mozzarella until melty, then remove from heat.

4 . Stage

Add sauce and crab meat to pot with cooked elbows and stir until completely combined.

5 . Stage

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and parsley and bake until bubbly, 20 minutes.

6 . Stage

Serve.