Name: Crab Mac & Cheese
Total time: 45 min
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

Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. In a large pot of boiling water, cook elbows according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.

Step 2Meanwhile, 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.

Step 3Stir in 1/2 white cheddar and mozzarella until melty, then remove from heat.

Step 4Add sauce and crab meat to pot with cooked elbows and stir until completely combined.

Step 5Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and parsley and bake until bubbly, 20 minutes.

Step 6Serve.