Creole Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Creole Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

divided

12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp

peeled and deveined

2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups half-and-half

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 tablespoon Creole mustard

Creole Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 8 minutes.

Step 2

While macaroni is cooking melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Cook stirring continually for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until shrimp is pink about 2 minutes. Turn off heat.

Step 3

Drain macaroni and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside. Return the pasta pot to the stove and melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until dissolved about 2 minutes. Add half-and-half; heat for 3 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk in cheeses until melted about 5 minutes. Add mustard; cook for 2 minutes. Turn off heat.

Step 5

Add reserved macaroni and shrimp. Stir until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Creole Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 803.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41g 82%

Carbohydrates: 52.7g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 47.4g 73%

Saturated Fat: 29g 145%

Cholesterol: 264.5mg 88%

Vitamin A Iu: 1493.5IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 15mg 116%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 3.2mg 5%

Folate: 159.8mcg 40%

Calcium: 632.7mg 63%

Iron: 4.7mg 26%

Magnesium: 83.3mg 30%

Potassium: 494mg 14%

Sodium: 853.9mg 34%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 70%

Calories From Fat: 426.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.