Shrimp Mac and Cheese

Name: Shrimp Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup elbow macaroni; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup 1% milk; 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 cup frozen salad shrimp; 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs (Optional); 2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

⏱️ Ready in 45 min 🥄 Prep 10 min 🔥 Cook 35 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 14 views

This macaroni and cheese takes on a subtle coastal flair with the addition of shrimp. I used cooked salad shrimp as I found the size comparable to the elbow macaroni.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 35 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12.2g 16%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 288mg 13%

Total Carbohydrate 16.6g 6%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%

Total Sugars 2.8g

Protein 14.5g 29%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Pour 5 cups water into a saucepan.

Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

Add macaroni and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir in flour until a smooth paste is formed.

Slowly pour in milk, stirring to incorporate.

Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Cajun seasoning.

Drain macaroni and stir into the sauce.

Add frozen shrimp and stir to combine.

Pour macaroni mixture into an oval au gratin dish.