Jersey Royal Potato and Jersey Crab Mac and Cheese with Smoked Paprika

A luxurious and comforting mac and cheese featuring the unique flavour of Jersey Royal potatoes, sweet Jersey crab, and a hint of smokiness from paprika. The creaminess comes from local Jersey dairy.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

875 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£4.32/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Jersey•American

Main Ingredient:

Seafood

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Small to medium size, scrubbed but not peeled)

£2.75

400gDried Macaroni Pasta(Elbow macaroni or other short pasta shape)

£0.65

50gJersey Butter(Unsalted)

£0.70

50gPlain Flour(All-purpose flour)

£0.05

750mlJersey Milk(Full-fat or semi-skimmed)

£1.20

300gMature Cheddar Cheese(Grated, strong flavour recommended. Reserve 50g for topping.)

£2.50

50gParmesan Cheese(Finely grated)

£1.50

200gJersey Crab Meat(Freshly picked white crab meat)

£7.00

1tspSmoked Paprika(Adjust to taste)

£0.15

0.5eachLemon(Zest and juice)

£0.35

2tbspFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.40

to tasteSalt

£0.01

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.02

Total Cost

£17.28

£4.32 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4).
2.
Boil the Jersey Royal potatoes: Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and slice into 1cm thick rounds.
3.
Cook the pasta: While the potatoes are cooking, cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
4.
Make the cheese sauce: In the same saucepan, melt the Jersey butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.
5.
Gradually whisk in the Jersey milk, a little at a time, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding more. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
6.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in most of the grated cheddar cheese (reserve some for topping) and all of the Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
7.
Season the cheese sauce with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Add the lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice.
8.
Combine everything: Add the cooked macaroni and sliced Jersey Royal potatoes to the cheese sauce. Gently fold in the Jersey crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much.
9.
Transfer to baking dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
10.
Top and bake: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the mac and cheese.
11.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
12.
Garnish: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh chopped parsley.
13.
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

875 kcal / 3661 kJ

Carbs

84g

32% of RDA

Fat

42g

60% of RDA

Protein

48g

96% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

16 g

18% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

26 g

130% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Use a good quality cheddar cheese for the best flavour.

Don't overcook the pasta, as it will continue to cook in the oven.

Adjust the amount of smoked paprika to your preference. A little goes a long way!

For a richer flavour, use a combination of cheddar and Gruyere cheese.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large saucepan

Colander

Baking dish (approx. 9x13 inch)

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Jersey Royal Potato and Jersey Crab Mac and Cheese with Smoked Paprika

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