Description
A decadent fusion of creamy macaroni and cheese topped with succulent shrimp and a crispy, golden parmesan-panko crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook macaroni in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than package directions; drain.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk; simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Fold in the cooked macaroni and raw shrimp; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish.
- Combine panko and parmesan cheese; sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the topping is golden brown and sauce is bubbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American