Shrimp Mac and Cheese

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.
Yield 10 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Indulge in this cheesy shrimp Mac and cheese recipe. It's a perfect blend of tender, al dente noodles and succulent shrimp smothered in a rich, gooey cheese sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni or fusilli pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups 2% milk, warmed
  • 4 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni in a 6-qt. stockpot according to package directions for al dente. Drain; return to pot.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; whisk in warmed milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses, salt, pepper and ground mustard. Add to macaroni, stirring to coat. Stir in shrimp.
  4. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink and casserole is bubbly, 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 700 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 188mg cholesterol, 1229mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein.

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