Dutch Oven Shrimp Mac and Cheese
Dutch Oven Shrimp Mac and Cheese
This shrimp mac and cheese takes on a subtle coastal flair with the addition of tender salad shrimp. These tiny shrimp work well as they’re comparable in size to the elbow macaroni.
- ½ cup elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup 1% milk
- ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup frozen salad shrimp
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 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. Drain.
- Clean, Preheat and Grease your 12” Dutch Oven to 350 degrees F. 15 Briquettes on top and 10 on the bottom while macaroni is cooking.
- Melt butter in your Dutch Oven. Stir in flour until a smooth paste is formed. Slowly pour in milk, whisking to incorporate. Stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar, sour cream, and Cajun seasoning. Stir in drained macaroni, and then stir in frozen shrimp until well combined. Then sprinkle panko and 2 tablespoons Cheddar over top.
- Bake in your Dutch Oven until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.
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