
By browneyedbaker.com
Cajun Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese
Instructions
Prep:40minCook:30min
A spicy Cajun shrimp version of my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe.
Updated at: Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:17:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
57
Moderate
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories739.5 kcal (37%)
Total Fat39.1 g (56%)
Carbs57 g (22%)
Sugars6.3 g (7%)
Protein37.8 g (76%)
Sodium849.7 mg (42%)
Fiber2.2 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

1 tablespoonunsalted butter

1 poundshrimp
peeled, deveined and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

½ teaspoonCajun seasoning

1 poundcavatappi pasta
or shaped pasta of your choice

4 tablespoonsunsalted butter

4 tablespoonsall-purpose flour

3 cupswhole milk

9 ouncesPepper Jack cheese
shredded

6 ouncessharp cheddar cheese
shredded

½ teaspoonCajun seasoning
divided

salt
to taste

pepper
fresh ground, to taste

4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
melted

1 cuppanko bread crumbs

¾ cupPepper Jack cheese
shredded

½ cupsharp cheddar cheese
shredded
Instructions
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