Bubba Gump Shrimp Mac and Cheese

[Kitchen Witch]

Bubba Gump Shrimp Mac and Cheese
Southern cookin' meets the sea! Noodles mixed with sauteed shrimp and freshly grated Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheese. Topped with golden brown breadcrumbs.




½ pound elbow pasta

4 tablespoons butter, divided

½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined and cut in thirds

½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided

½ tablespoon onion, grated

1½ tablespoons flour

1½ cups milk

1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated

Salt and pepper, to taste

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon parsley, minced


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.

[MasteringTheFlame]

That sounds really good! Looks like a pretty easy recipe too.

[swirl100]

Sounds delicious! Can't wait to try this!