BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Bubba Gump Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe - (3.9/5) image

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Number Of Ingredients 13

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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.