Bubba Gump Shrimp Mac and Cheese

By xoXmuffinzXox

You'll love this Bayou version of macaroni and cheese, made from scratch with shrimp, Cajun spice and a melty mix of cheeses, baked until bubbly!

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound elbow pasta
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined and cut in thirds
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
• 1/2 tablespoon onion, grated
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon parsley, minced

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 65mins
Adapted from themerestaurantsathome.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.

Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in medium sauce pan.

Add shrimp. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove cooked shrimp. Set aside.

In same pan melt 1 tablespoon butter, add onion and saute 1 minute.

Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute while stirring.

Whisk in milk and heat approximately 4 minutes while stirring.

Add Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Stir until smooth.

Add 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Stir in cooked shrimp and pasta.

Pour into buttered casserole dish.

Top with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and parsley.

Bake 45 minutes or until browned and bubbling.