Cajun Macaroni and Cheese With Shrimp

By Addie

"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 onions
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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 2 Tablespoons 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 Tablespoons melted butter and parsley. Bake 45 minutes or until browned and bubbling.