Pesto Shrimp Mac & Cheese

By mirving

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp
• 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
• 2 eggs slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 cup half n' half
• 1 1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Thaw shrimp and take the tails off if desired and peel if needed. Chop shrimp if desired. Set shrimp aside. Cook macaroni. Drain and keep warm.In large bowl stir together eggs, butter, half n'half, 1 cup of the fontina cheese, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, garlic, chopped basil and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Stir in shrimp and macaroni. Transfer to buttered 2 quart casserole. Top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 40-45 minutes at 350 until heated through.