Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that combines the comforting goodness of mac and cheese with the succulent flavors of crab, transformed into irresistible lollipops. These Crab Mac and Cheese Lollipops are a playful twist on classic comfort food, perfect for parties, potlucks, or a fun family meal. Each lollipop features a crispy coating encasing a creamy, cheesy center infused with tender crab meat. Dipped in a luscious sauce, these lollipops offer an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial, this recipe ensures a successful and enjoyable cooking experience. Additionally, discover variations such as baked crab mac and cheese bites and crab mac and cheese balls, each offering unique ways to enjoy this delectable combination of crab and mac and cheese.
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CRAB MACARONI AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta in salted water per the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Pick over the crab meat removing any shells and cartilage. Set aside.
- In a medium-size heavy bottomed saucepan melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat.
- To the melted butter add flour, 1 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning, garlic salt, ground mustard and black pepper. Mix until the flour has been absorbed by the butter stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk. Whisk constantly to prevent clumping.
- Bring the milk to a boil then immediately lower the heat to low. Simmer for 3-5 minutes gently bubbling stirring to prevent sticking.
- Turn off the heat. Add cream cheese to the sauce. Stir until melted then add 3 cups of Borden shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Remove from the heat, stirring until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and crab meat to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the cheese sauce over and mix until fully coated and the crab meat is evenly distributed.
- Pour 1/2 into the baking dish. Top with 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat with macaroni then top with the final 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Topping: Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a small microwave safe bowl.. Mix with the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 tsp seafood seasoning. (Add more or less to your taste) Sprinkle on top.
- Place into the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden and and the edges are bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 909 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Calories 588 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 10 g
CRAB CAKE MAC N CHEESE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat, then salt the water. Add the pasta and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, (it will be undercooked). Cool, drain well and add it to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium to medium-high heat. Add the celery, onion, red pepper, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook to tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the crabmeat to the vegetables and season liberally with seafood seasoning. Stir to combine, then remove from heat.
- In a medium sauce pot, over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and bring to a bubble. Season the sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste, and cook for a few minutes, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Add the mustard and the cheese and stir in a figure 8 motion. Add the vegetables and crab, sauce to the bowl with the pasta and transfer the mixture to individual baking crocks or a large casserole dish. This can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- To complete the dish, melt a couple of tablespoons butter in a small skillet, over low heat and add 3 tablespoons hot sauce. Warm through, then add the panko crumbs and toss to evenly coat the crumbs in sauce mixture. Cool the crumbs, then toss in the parsley and 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano -Reggiano cheese. Top the mac n cheese with the spicy crumb mixture. Arrange individual crocks on a baking sheet or put the casserole on baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake until brown and heated through, about 10 minutes. If cooking from cold, the mac n cheese will take 40 to 45 minutes, but add the crumbs the last 10 minutes of baking.
CRAB MAC AND CHEESE "LOLLIPOPS" RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by Tufgrlz
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For lollipops: In a small sauce pot, mix pasta with cheese sauce. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, until mixture thickens. Turn off heat and set aside. Fold Phillips Special crab meat into mixture. Mix carefully in order to avoid breaking up crab meat. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until mixture firms up. Scoop the "pops" with a 1-oz. ice cream scoop. Coat pops using a standard breading procedure. First, dredge them in flour, followed by a bath in the egg wash, then roll them in panko bread crumbs. Heat oil in a skillet to medium. Make sure there's enough oil to cover lollipops in the pan. Place lollipop sticks in the oil, making sure the "pops" are submerged. Fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown. For sauce: Mix all the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl.
CHESAPEAKE BAY "CRABBY" MAC
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add minced shallots and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the flour to make a roux. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes to cook the flour. Slowly, add 3 cups milk. When milk is incorporated into the roux, add the seafood seasoning, and the block of cream cheese. Cook until cream cheese is melted. Add shredded Manchego and Cheddar cheeses and parsley. Cook until all the cheese is melted. Add the sherry, if desired.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions or until just al dente. Drain macaroni. Stir cheese mixture into cooked macaroni and old in crabmeat. (Be sure to fold in crabmeat so you don't break up the lumps too much, you want nice chunks of crab.) Put mixture in a baking dish.
- For the topping:
- Mix melted butter, bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, and parsley. Sprinkle topping on the dish. Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes to make the topping crispy. Garnish with fresh parsley.
CRAB MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the pasta: In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water and the salt to a rolling boil. It should taste like seawater. Stir in the macaroni and cook but leave quite firm, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking liquid.
- For the sauce: In a medium pot, reduce the wine over medium heat until the liquid measures about 1/2 cup, 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cream, mustard and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Swiss cheese, Cheddar, Parmesan, Worcestershire and hot sauce and warm until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the macaroni to the cream mixture and stir gently to blend. Allow the macaroni to rest on the stove so the pasta absorbs the flavors, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer half of the macaroni to a 9-by-13-inch oven-proof baking dish, sprinkle with half of the crab in an even layer. Gently layer on the remaining macaroni, and then another layer of crab.
- For the topping: In a medium bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley and Swiss cheese. Top the pasta with the breadcrumbs and bake until browned and hot, 15 to 20 minutes.
MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE WITH IMITATION CRAB
I made this recipe at home and have loved it ever since.
Provided by ian
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add condensed soup, Cheddar cheese, imitation crab, milk, seafood seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and pepper to rotini; mix ingredients together. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
- Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbs are moist; spread evenly over the casserole mixture.
- Cook in the preheated oven until bubbly and topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1023.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh crab, cheese, and macaroni will give your lollipops the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the macaroni: It should be al dente, not mushy.
- Use a good quality cheese: A sharp cheddar or Gruyère will give your lollipops a rich, flavorful taste.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors: You can add herbs, spices, or other ingredients to your lollipops to create your own unique flavor combinations.
- Make sure the crab is cooked through: This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
- Serve the lollipops immediately: They are best when they are hot and gooey.
Conclusion:
Crab mac and cheese lollipops are a fun and easy appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a delicious and unique snack, give crab mac and cheese lollipops a try!
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