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Cajun Macaroni and Cheese With Shrimp Recipe

Cajun Macaroni and Cheese With Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked
8 tbsp butter, divided
1 lb medium shrimp, cut in thirds
1 tsp cajun seasoning, divided
1 tbsp grated onion
3 tbsp flour
3 cups milk
1/2 lb swiss cheese (grated )
1/2 lb cheddar cheese (grated )
1 lb monterey jack pepper cheese (grated and divided )
salt and pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp parsley

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
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 teaspoons cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Stir in cooked shrimp and pasta.
Pour into buttered cassserole dish.
Top with 1/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese, bread crumbs, 3 T. melted butter and parsley.
Bake 45 minutes or until browned and bubbling.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1244.48 Kcal (5210 kJ)
Calories from fat	537.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.73g	92%
Cholesterol	171.54mg	57%
Sodium	1679.31mg	70%
Potassium	252.4mg	5%
Total Carbs	127.45g	42%
Sugars	8.86g	35%
Dietary Fiber	5.78g	23%
Protein	48.29g	97%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	5.9mg	33%
Calcium	928.2mg	93%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	358.46 Kcal (1501 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.2g	92%
Cholesterol	49.41mg	57%
Sodium	483.7mg	70%
Potassium	72.7mg	5%
Total Carbs	36.71g	42%
Sugars	2.55g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	23%
Protein	13.91g	97%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	8%
Iron	1.7mg	33%
Calcium	267.4mg	93%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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