Creole Shrimp Mac and Cheese

This grown-up version of mac and cheese is taken to a whole new level with the addition of shrimp, Creole seasoning, and Creole mustard.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 804 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
• 1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

While macaroni is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Cook, stirring continually, for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until shrimp is pink, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat.

Step 3

Drain macaroni and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside. Return the pasta pot to the stove and melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add half-and-half; heat for 3 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk in cheeses until melted, about 5 minutes. Add mustard; cook for 2 minutes. Turn off heat.

Step 5

Add reserved macaroni and shrimp. Stir until heated through. Serve immediately.