Cajun Spiced Crab Mac and Cheese
Jamison Bryant
Ingredients
- Macaroni pasta
- Butter
- Minced garlic
- Paprika, cayenne, chili powder, Creole seasoning, Cajun seasoning
- Crab meat
- Flour
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Egg yolks
- Cheddar cheese
- Gruyère cheese
- Chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in butter. Add spices and crab meat. Mix and set aside.
- Make a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour. Stir 1–2 minutes.
- Whisk in milk and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Temper in egg yolks, then turn off heat and whisk in cheddar and Gruyère.
- Combine sauce, crab mixture, and macaroni. Transfer to baking dish.
- Top with more cheese and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
- Garnish with chives and serve.