Crab Mac & Cheese

THIS is the fancy mac worthy of your holiday table.

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

DIRECTIONS

1. 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. 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. Stir in 1/2 white cheddar and mozzarella until melty, then remove from heat.
4. Add sauce and crab meat to pot with cooked elbows and stir until completely combined.
5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and parsley and bake until bubbly, 20 minutes.
6. Serve.

Source:delish.com

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