Dungeness Crab Mac 'n' Cheese with Sourdough Breadcrumbs

Dungeness Crab Mac 'n' Cheese with Sourdough Breadcrumbs

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This Dungeness Crab Mac n' Cheese with Sourdough Breadcrumbs pairs great with Dough Sauvignon Blanc.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup fresh sourdough breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • A generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound medium pasta shells or tubes (such as conchiglie, penne, or cavatappi)
  • 1/4 cup ½ stick unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk (warmed)
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp white Cheddar cheese (grated )
  • 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese (grated )
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated )
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • A pinch cayenne
  • 1 pound cooked Dungeness crab meat (picked over to remove any bits of shell)
  • Chopped chives (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

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