Crab mac 'n' cheese from Cook, Eat, Repeat: Ingredients, Recipes and Stories (page 52) by Nigella Lawson

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    Can substitute hot smoked paprika for Aleppo pepper.

  • eleanor_a29a0o on April 11, 2026

    Lovely recipe, I always make it around new year as it feels luxurious and special

  • katmagdunn on December 20, 2025

    I was surprised that the crab, at least the dark meat, was surprisingly strong and fishy tasting. I didn’t love it honestly, and I do like crab normally. Just white meat would have been lost I think. I would do this with a good quantity of pancetta instead… it is really insanely rich.

  • anya_sf on March 10, 2024

    I made 1/2 recipe, but with the full amount of (canned) crab, and really liked it. The more delicate flavor of fresh, local crab would probably get lost.

  • firetriniti on February 12, 2023

    Haven't personally made it, but partner made it for me and I crave it every once in a while when I want a really pimped up, luxe Mac and cheese. Quite pricey though for the ingredients.

  • stephengk on February 03, 2023

    Was heavily written about when book came out but I was underwhelmed. Was ok but not that special. Would make quite a good starter in small portions as quite rich.

  • IvyManning on January 02, 2023

    Agree with other poster, the crab flavor is totally lost in this sauce. Found the texture to be a bit stringy (melted cheese) and grainy (crab bits). I'd prefer a creamy sauce with only Parmesan and lemon, then the crab would be detectable. Surprised this was a fail, everything else from this book has been a big dub v.

  • misskatyenglish on February 15, 2021

    Incredddible. So rich and comforting. A proper treat.

  • danibattle on January 26, 2021

    It was rich and creamy, but the crab got lost in the sauce somehow. I steamed cauliflower and added this to the pasta when combining with the sauce (so I could pretend that it contained veggies lol), and this worked well. I will try another brand/type of crab (used fresh local as in Cornwall), and see if it improves. However, lovely, easy and comforting recipe.

  • Foodycat on January 23, 2021

    I doubled the sauce ingredients and then mixed half the bechamel with the crab and layered it with lasagne sheets before topping with the rest of the bechamel and baking. Made a huge meal for 2 or sensible portions for 3. Delicious.

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