How to Make Mac and Cheese Casserole with Imitation Crab - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love the creamy, cheesy goodness of mac and cheese and the tender, sweet taste of imitation crab, then you're in for a treat with this mac and cheese casserole recipe. This comforting and indulgent dish combines the best of both worlds, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal that's perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones.

With layers of rich and velvety mac and cheese and succulent chunks of imitation crab, this casserole is a decadent twist on a class...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rotini pasta
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can Cheddar cheese soup Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup imitation crabmeat, diced
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • ⅛ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    370 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 1024mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 260mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 154mg