Crab Macaroni & Cheese

• 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
• 6 baby portobello mushrooms
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1-1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1-1/2 pounds cooked snow crab legs, meat removed
• 4 thin slices Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour, mustard, pepper, salt and paprika until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 3/4 cup each mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until blended. Remove from heat; fold in macaroni.
4. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, butter and basil. Transfer half the macaroni mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with reserved mushroom mixture, remaining macaroni mixture, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Top with crab and Swiss cheese. Sprinkle with crumb mixture and Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/crab-macaroni-cheese/ (may not work)