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Crab Rangoon Mac and Cheese
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Crab Rangoon Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese inspired by the classic Chinese takeout appetizer crab rangoons
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese, Italian, Southern
Keyword: Mac and Cheese, Mash-Up
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 756kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound elbow pasta
  • 1/2 pound lump crab
  • 8 ounces jack cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos optional
  • 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 12 wonton wrappers

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil for the pasta. Grate the cheeses, chop the scallions and jalapenos. Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Drop the pasta into the water. In a bowl, mix the everything except the pasta and the wonton wrappers. Stir well. Just before the pasta is ready, add about 1/2 cup of the pasta water to the cheese mixture and stir well. Strain the pasta and add it to the cheese mixture. Stir. Place in a baking dish or individual ramikins. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and creamy.
  • While the pasta is baking, cut the wontons into triangles and fry in a little oil in batches until crispy. Drain and salt.
  • Serve the pasta with the crispy wonton wrappers.

Nutrition

Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1934mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1854IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 556mg | Iron: 3mg