Creamy Baked Shrimp Macaroni And Four Cheeses Recipes

SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pour 5 cups water into a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add macaroni and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a smooth paste is formed. Slowly pour in milk, stirring to incorporate. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Cajun seasoning. Drain macaroni and stir into the sauce. Add frozen shrimp and stir to combine.
• Pour macaroni mixture into an oval au gratin dish. Top with panko bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.

SHRIMP MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut the processed cheese food into small cubes and set aside.
• Bring a large sauce pan of water to a boil. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt.
• Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
• At the same time, cut each shrimp into 2 or 3 bite sized pieces and sprinkle with the Old Bay seasoning. Click for Old Bay Seasoning.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
• Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes, stirring often until pink and opaque. Remove from the heat and set aside. Do not overcook as they will cook a bit more during baking.
• Drain the water off the pasta and return it to the cooking pot over low heat.
• Stir 1 tablespoon butter into the pasta until melted and turn off the heat.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Whisk together the egg and heavy cream.
• To the pasta, add the heavy cream mixture, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and the processed cheese food cubes (Velveeta cheese).
• Pour in the shrimp and butter from the skillet, scraping the pan to get all the butter.
• Mix it all together and season with the salt and pepper.
• Pour the pasta mixture, divided evenly, into two 20 oz oven safe baking dishes. Click for 20 oz oven safe baking dishes.
• Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
• Bake for 30 - 35 minutes until heated through and bubbling around the edges.
• Allow to cool for about 5 minutes and serve on cork trivets to protect surfaces from heat. Click for cork trivets.

CREAMY BAKED SHRIMP MACARONI AND FOUR CHEESES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cook the shrimp as directed on the package. Remove the shrimp tails and discard.
• Meanwhile, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until blended. Gradually whisk in the milk; bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the Gruyère until melted. Stir in the Cheddar, Swiss, salt, and pepper until blended.
• Remove from the heat. Stir in the shrimp, shrimp cooking liquids, and macaroni until combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Top with the Parmigiano-Reggiano and breadcrumbs. Drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter.
• Cover with foil and bake until heated through, 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle on the parsley and bake until golden, 15 minutes.