BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound elbow pasta
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined and cut in thirds
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
1/2 tablespoon onion, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon parsley, minced

Steps:

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.