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

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

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

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