True Lemon Creamy Crab Macaroni Bake
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Description
A no-cook lemony cheese sauce for crab and pasta. Make ahead and freeze baked for quick-reaheating in the microwave or unbaked for day-of cooking fresh from the oven. A time saving favorite!
Ingredients
2 cups nonfat cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 packets True Lemon
1/4 cup reduced calorie mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of dried dill weed
2 teaspoons of olive oil
2 cups finely chopped celery
2 cups chopped scallions
8 ounces fresh crab meat
8 ounces of elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 packets True Lemon
1/4 cup reduced calorie mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of dried dill weed
2 teaspoons of olive oil
2 cups finely chopped celery
2 cups chopped scallions
8 ounces fresh crab meat
8 ounces of elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Spray oval baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In blender or food processor, combine cheese, broth, True Lemon, mayonnaise, and dill; puree until smooth. Set aside.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil; add celery and scallions.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 4-5 minutes; until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in crabmeat, macaroni and vinegar; cook 2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat; stir in reserved cheese mixture.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish; bake 15-20 minutes, until bubbly.
Comments (2)

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written by a guest, September 17, 2011
written by a guest, September 17, 2011
You have stated "oven at 350--but I do not find how long to bake this dish at this oven temp and is that399 calories mentioned per serving and is this to make 8 servings---????? i need more $ off coupons to be able to afford this great product. How about it. Thanks.
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Nutritional Info
Calories - 399
Fat - 8 grams