Shrimp Mac and Cheese

Name: Shrimp Mac and Cheese
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 🍝 ½ cup elbow macaroni; 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 🥛 ¾ cup 1% milk; 🧀 ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 ½ tablespoons sour cream; ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 🦐 1 cup frozen salad shrimp; 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs; 🧀 2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

45 Min
4 Servings
$10

Shrimp Mac and Cheese

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

45 Min
4 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Pasta
- 🍝 ½ cup elbow macaroni
Dairy
- 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 🥛 ¾ cup 1% milk
- 🧀 ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
Spices and Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Seafood
- 🦐 1 cup frozen salad shrimp
Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
Dairy
- 🧀 2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

STEPS

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an oval au gratin dish.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni until tender yet firm to the bite (about 8 minutes). Drain.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add milk while whisking, then stir in ½ cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Cajun seasoning. Combine drained macaroni and frozen shrimp into the sauce.

Pour mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle panko bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Bake in the oven until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

232

Calories

15
Protein
17
Carbs
12
Fats

💡 Use fresh shrimp instead of frozen for a stronger flavor.For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the Cajun seasoning.Top with fresh parsley or chopped chives for a pop of color and added freshness.