Ingredients
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50 g Butter
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2 Leeks
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400 g Macaroni
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50 g Flour
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600 ml Milk
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150 g mature Cheddar Cheese
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¼ tsp Nutmeg
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1 dressed Crab
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2 handfuls of Breadcrumbs
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Salt
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Black Pepper
Directions
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1
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Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan and add the leeks, then cover and sweat for 10 minutes to soften. Meanwhile bring salted water to the boil in a large saucepan and cook the pasta, then drain and keep warm. Heat the grill. Add the flour to the leeks, stir to combine and cook for a couple of minutes. |
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2
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Gradually add the milk, whisking to avoid lumps, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add half the cheese and all of the nutmeg and crab, then heat through and season before stirring in the cooked pasta. Tip the lot into a shallow baking dish if you are using a boat grill (if you are cooking at home with a larger grill, any heatproof dish will work). |
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3
Done
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Top with the breadcrumbs and the remaining cheese. Grill for a couple of minutes until the topping is crunchy and golden. |
