Crab Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

10 ounces elbow macaroni

3 tablespoons butter

2 cups 2% milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

2 green packets Badia Sazon tropical, no msg (Sweet, sharp flavors infused with smoky acidity)

1/4 teaspoon granulated onion

1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teapoons dried basil

1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon garlic granules

1/4 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper flakes optional

4 ounces Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

6 ounces Feta cheese

8 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded

4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated

8 ounces fresh crab meat

1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and shelled
2 cans low sodium cheddar cheese soup
1 pkg.  (6 oz.) FRESH TAKE Italian Parmesan Recipe Cheese Breadcrumb Mix
salt to taste

NOTE: Substitute pizza seasoning and/or Italian seasoning for the indvidual seasoning. Be aware that the blended seasonings are not all the same. Different brands include different herbs As with all recipes, taste, taste, and taste again

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, drain and set aside. Don't over cook.

Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add soup and milk. Continue stirring butter and soup mixture over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Cook while stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until mixture thickens.

Add salt, pepper, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Blend and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and add the grated cheese.

 Stir in pasta and gently fold in crab meat. Adjust seasonings.

Spray a large casserole dish or baking pan with pan spray. Pour in filling and spread out evenly.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling around the edge.

Mix thawed shrimp and Kraft FRESH TAKE Italian Parmesan Recipe Cheese Breadcrumb Mix according to directions

Spread shrimp evenly over top. Return to oven and bake until shrimp cooked and topping brown.

Serves 8 as an entree with a side salad.and pinot grigio.

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