Shrimp & Macaroni Casserole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 3 servings.
Mac and cheese goes upscale in this deliciously cheesy variation. The shrimp gives a unique twist to this popular standard. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California
Ingredients
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1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/4 cup half-and-half cream
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
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3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
Directions
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1.
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the egg, cream and butter; set aside. Drain macaroni; transfer to another bowl. Add the Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and reserved egg mixture to the macaroni; toss to coat. Stir in shrimp and spinach.
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2.
Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 371 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
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