Cajun Macaroni and Cheese with Shrimp
From the kitchen of Lisa Mazzaferro
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Moderate
Cook Time: 30-60 min
Ingredients
• 1 lb. Cavatappi pasta cooked
• 8 T. butter, divided
• 1 lb. medium shrimp cut in thirds
• 1 tsp. cajun seasoning, divided
• 1 T. onion, grated
• 3 T. flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 lb. Swiss cheese (grated)
• 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1 lb. pepper Jack cheese (grated and divided)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Cooking Directions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Melt butter in medium sauce pan. Add shrimp, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. cajun seasoning. Cook 3-4 minutes, remove.
In same pan melt 2T butter, add onion and sauté 1 minute. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk and heat approximately 4 minutes. Add Swiss, cheddar and 3/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese. Stir until smooth. Add 1/2 tsp. cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked shrimp.
In buttered casserole dish add cooked cavatappi pasta. Pour cheese sauce over mix to cover all pasta.
Top with 1/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese, bread crumbs, 3 T. melted butter and parsley.
Bake 45 minutes.
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