Cajun Macaroni and Cheese With Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I had this at my monthly Bunco group. One of the lady's husbands made it and gave us the recipe. It is to die for. I add in diced green pepper, saute it with the shrimp and more seasoning than called for when I make it. Ingredients:
1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked |
8 tablespoons butter, divided |
1 lb medium shrimp, cut in thirds |
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, divided |
1 tablespoon grated onion |
3 tablespoons 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 teaspoon parsley |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt butter in medium sauce pan.
3. Add shrimp, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning.
4. Cook 3-4 minutes, remove.
5. In same pan melt 2T butter, add onion and sauté 1 minute.
6. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute.
7. Whisk in milk and heat approximately 4 minutes.
8. Add Swiss, cheddar and 3/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese, stir until smooth.
9. Add 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
10. Stir in cooked shrimp and pasta.
11. Pour into buttered cassserole dish.
12. Top with 1/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese, bread crumbs, 3 T. melted butter and parsley.
13. Bake 45 minutes or until browned and bubbling.
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