Crab Macaroni and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

dry Cavatappi pasta (Twisted Macaroni)

1 lb

jumbo lump crab meat

1/2 cup

butter

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp

seafood seasoning (divided (i.e. Old Bay, Seafood Magic, your favorite))

1/2 tsp

garlic salt

1/2 tsp

ground mustard

1/4 tsp

black pepper

2 oz

Chive & Onion cream cheese (softened)

5 cups

whole milk

5 cups

shredded Borden Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese (divided)

Topping:

1/2 cup

panko breadcrumbs

2 tbsp

butter (melted)

1 tbsp

grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp

seafood seasoning

1 tbsp

chopped fresh Italian parsley