# Miso Crab Mac and Cheese

> Macaroni with crab, miso and three cheeses, finished with panko. Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions from @iankewks.

- **Source:** [@iankewks on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@iankewks/video/6960732051972558085)
- **Estimated total time:** 45 minutes
- **Serves:** 2
- **Category:** Main course · **Cuisine:** Fusion
- **Mood:** Comfort Food
- **Main ingredients:** Crab, Bread, Cheddar, Pasta, Butter
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-10-08
- **Canonical URL:** https://mezze-app.com/recipes/miso-crab-mac-and-cheese

## Ingredients

- 14 g unsalted butter
- 8 g flour
- 240 ml milk
- 17 g miso paste
- 25 g gouda, grated
- 25 g cheddar, grated
- 25 g gruyere, grated
- 0.5 g black pepper, ground
- 0.4 g thyme, dried
- 100 g crab meat, picked over
- 50 g macaroni
- 30 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 g shichimi togarashi

## Method

1. **Cook the macaroni** Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. **Make the roux** Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, until lightly golden.
3. **Build the cheese sauce** Pour in the milk and whisk until smooth. Stir in the miso paste, gouda, cheddar, gruyere, black pepper and thyme until the cheese melts.
4. **Combine and top** Fold the crab meat and macaroni into the cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish and scatter panko breadcrumbs over the top.
5. **Bake and broil** Bake at 375 F until bubbling. Broil on high until the top is golden. Finish with shichimi togarashi.

## FAQ

**How long does miso crab mac and cheese take?**

The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 45 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.

**How many servings does this recipe make?**

The quantities listed are for 2 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.

**Who created this recipe?**

This recipe was shared by @iankewks on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.

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