June 15, 2022

True Lemon Creamy Crab Macaroni Bake

True Lemon Creamy Crab Macaroni Bake

Category

Dinner

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

An easy to throw-together recipe with a lemony cheese sauce that's scrumptious with crab and pasta!


Author:
True Citrus
True Lemon Creamy Crab Macaroni Bake

Ingredients

  • 2 c

    cottage cheese

  • 1 1/2 c

    low-sodium chicken broth

  • 4

    packets True Lemon

  • 1/4 c

    mayonnaise 1 tablespoon of dried dill weed

  • 2 tsp

    olive oil

  • 2 c

    finely chopped celery

  • 2 c

    chopped scallions

  • 8 oz

    fresh crab meat, or canned

  • 8 oz

    elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

  • 1/4 c

    balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Spray oval baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In blender or food processor, combine cheese, broth, True Lemon, mayonnaise, and dill; puree until smooth. Set aside.
  4. In a nonstick skillet, heat oil and add celery and scallions.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 4-5 minutes; until vegetables are softened.
  6. Stir in crab meat, cooked macaroni, and vinegar; cook 2 minutes.
  7. Remove skillet from heat; stir in reserved cheese mixture.
  8. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish; bake 15-20 minutes, until bubbly.