Shrimp Mac 'n' Cheese 8.15.12
By: Cindy Shope
Updated: August 15, 2012
Ingredients
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (Old Bay)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups milk
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 pound cooked medium-sized shrimp, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well. Gradually add milk, bring to a boil, and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in 3 cups cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni and shrimp to cheese sauce and stir until thoroughly combined; pour ixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until heated through and top is golden.
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