Creole Shrimp Mac and Cheese

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Think outside the blue box and make a grown-up version of mac and cheese instead. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Published on July 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups half-and-half

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1 tablespoon Creole mustard

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

  2. While macaroni is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Cook, stirring continually, for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until shrimp is pink, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat.

  3. Drain macaroni and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside. Return the pasta pot to the stove and melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add half-and-half; heat for 3 minutes.

  4. Whisk in cheeses until melted, about 5 minutes. Add mustard; cook for 2 minutes. Turn off heat.

  5. Add reserved macaroni and shrimp. Stir until heated through. Serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

Substitute pepper Jack cheese for the Monterey for extra kick.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

804 Calories
47g Fat
53g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 804
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g 61%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Cholesterol 265mg 88%
Sodium 854mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 41g 82%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 633mg 49%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 494mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.