Shrimp And Bacon Mac N Cheese Food

SHRIMP AND BACON MAC-N-CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. While preparing the shrimp and bacon, cook the pasta and drain. Make sure you cook the pasta, with mac-n-cheese you do not want al-dente because the pasta will continue to absorb later and will make your mac-n-cheese dry.
• Peel and rinse shrimp. Drain well. With 2-3 tablespoons of butter, saute in pan over med-high heat until for 5-7 minutes35 or until cooked. Be careful not to overcook- they can become tough. When done drain from butter and cut into small pieces.
• In another skillet (or on a sheet pan in the oven) cook bacon until slightly crispy. Don't overcook. Cut or break into similar size pieces as the shrimp.
• Grease the bottom of the baking dish with a good amount of butter. Drain the pasta and return the pot to low heat.
• Combine the cheeses and pasta starting with the butter, cream cheese and Greek yogurt. When they are well combined add the additional cheeses, stirring well. Add 1/2 cup of milk and let cheeses melt and combine.
• Add 1/2 cup of the pasta water (the water has the starch in it which will help bind the dish). Make sure to keep an eye that the mixture does not look dry. You want it to be wet, but not over saturated, it will cook off a bit in the oven. Add shrimp and bacon. Stir well and add more milk or pasta water if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer the mixture to the baking sheet and cover with small bits of butter, Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. For the last 3 turn the broiler to low to brown and crisp the top of the dish.

EASY WEEKNIGHT BACON MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• 2. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat cooking sauce, milk and garlic to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta, bacon and bell pepper. Spoon into casserole.
• 3. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pour 5 cups water into a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add macaroni and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a smooth paste is formed. Slowly pour in milk, stirring to incorporate. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Cajun seasoning. Drain macaroni and stir into the sauce. Add frozen shrimp and stir to combine.
• Pour macaroni mixture into an oval au gratin dish. Top with panko bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.

SHRIMP WITH BACON AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Fry bacon on med-hi until crispy (when grease is foaming) because they will rehydrate when other ingredients are added. Trust me, you don't want rawlike bacon in your dish!
• Drain grease from pan, leave a little for cooking.
• Add margarine, melt.
• Add shrimp, sprinkle garlic powder and dash of black pepper. Stir constantly because shrimp cooks fast. Just when all shrimp turn pink, turn off heat so they do not overcook.
• Top with cheese.
• Cook corn tortillas on range (when tortilla starts to bubble, it's ready.) If you have an electric stove, you can cook the tortillas on a skillet or nonstick pan.
• Scoop shrimps into tortillas and enjoy! This goes well with pinto beans that you can re-fry with the bacon grease you just separated.
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SHRIMP SCAMPI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat until foamy but not brown. Stir in the panko, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the panko is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley; set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Strain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
• Heat the half-and-half in a large saucepan over medium heat until it just comes to a simmer. Continue simmering until the half-and-half is reduced to 2 cups, about 5 minutes. Add the cream cheese and cook, stirring, until melted. Whisk in the Italian cheese blend until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Turn off the heat and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and reduce until the alcohol smell is no longer present and the sauce is a nice golden color, about 2 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and lemon zest and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and set aside.
• Add the pasta and shrimp mixture to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed. Season to taste with salt if needed. Spoon the hot mac and cheese into bowls and sprinkle with the parsley panko.

SHRIMP MAC-N-CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• 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.

DELUX MAC AND CHEESE WITH SHRIMP AND CRAB

Steps:

• In a pot of salted water, cook macaroni until tender, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter an 8 x 8 baking dish and set aside.
• In a large sauce pot, add the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Using a whisk, slowly add the milk and cook until it thickens.
• Remove the sauce from heat and mix in the cream, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Add 3/4 of the cheese. When the macaroni is cooked, drain it well. Add to it, the shrimp, crab and basil and gently add the white sauce. Spoon macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Top with the remaining chedar and parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.
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TRUFFLE MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine whipping cream, egg white, and truffle salt. Mix well.
• Add bacon, mushrooms, Gruyere, and Gorgonzola. Toss to combine all ingredients.
• Add shrimp and toss again.
• Add cellentani and gently mix with a wooden spoon to distribute noodles evenly throughout the mixture.
• Pour mixture in a glass 8" x 10" baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes; until the top is bubbling and the shrimp are opaque.
• Serve and enjoy!