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Grown and Sexy Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese

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Submitted by: Pat Taitt

 

This casserole contains macaroni, shrimp, three cheeses, wine, cream, butter, roasted garlic, Cajun seasoning, plantain, tomatoes, and onion soup mix, topped with crumbs.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic head
  • 1 lb macaroni
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 plantain
  • 1 medium onion or shallot
  • 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese (3 cups)
  • 12 oz. shredded pepper-jack cheese (3 cups)
  • 4 oz. grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup)
  • 1 pkg onion soup mix
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Nutmeg, to taste
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 to 2 cups Roma tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup garlic-seasoned bread crumbs

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Method

Cut off tip of garlic cloves; wrap the head of garlic in foil, drizzled with a small amount of oil. Roast in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes until very tender; set aside to cool. Boil macaroni in salted water with olive oil; drain, but do not rinse. Cook plantain; dry on paper towels. In a large saucepan, saute onions, then add shrimp. When shrimp are done, stir in white wine. Add half of the butter and the heavy cream; remove from heat. Add shredded cheeses, but only half of the Parmesan. Squeeze out garlic paste from roasted garlic; stir into shrimp mixture. Stir in onion soup mix, flour, eggs, nutmeg, and Cajun seasoning. Cube plantains and add to mixture along with tomatoes. Topping: Mix bread crumbs, butter and remaining Parmesan cheese in a saucepan. Spread on top of dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

 

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Number of Servings: 6-8

 

Submitted by: Pat Taitt ()

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