Shrimp Mac N Cheese

17 Jun Shrimp Mac N Cheese

What You’ll Need

• 1 pound pasta shells
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 3 cups shredded Gruyere Cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup Panko Breading
• 1 pound cooked and peeled medium-sized shrimp

What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray
   
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside
   
3. In a large soup pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, smoked Paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Gradually add milk, bring to a boil, and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in 3 cups cheese until melted
   
4. When the sauce is smooth, remove from heat, add cooked pasta, shrimp and mozzarella cheese and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
   
5. In a small bowl, combine Panko Breading with remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter; sprinkle on top of the casserole. Bake 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and the top is golden.