Shrimp Mac-N-Cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 purple onion, diced
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons instant bouillon granules
- 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
- 1 lb raw shrimp, quartered
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 10 ounces broccoli
- 10 ounces cauliflower
- breadcrumbs
- olive oil
- Preheat oven to 375u0b0F
- Spray large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Start large pot of water to boil for elbow macaroni. Cook according to package directions. Drain and pour into baking dish.
- Steam broccoli and cauliflower for 8 minutes. Drain and add to baking dish.
- Saute onions and mushrooms in olive oil until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and add to baking dish.
- Add shrimp to sauce pan and saute until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add garlic at the very end for most robust flavor. Add to baking dish.
- For cheese sauce, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour.
- Cook flour until just browned. Do not overcook.
- Add water and stir with a whisk.
- Add bouillon mix.
- Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small amounts, stirring frequently. Do not allow to boil.
- Pour cheese sauce over ingredients in baking dish. Stir until everything is well-coated.
- Sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375 F for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
butter, flour, garlic, purple onion, water, mushroom, shrimp, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, macaroni, broccoli, cauliflower, breadcrumbs, olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-mac-n-cheese-508930 (may not work)