Brown Eyed Baker · by Michelle Lettrich★ 4.8 (28)
Cajun Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese
NUTRITION · PER SERVING80M COOK
CAL 38%·PRO 75%
CARBS 62G33% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC52G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 39G46% OF CAL
20G SAT18G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Spicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp tossed with creamy mac and cheese and topped with breadcrumbs. A rich, flavorful pasta main dish.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined and chopped into ½-inch pieces)
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta (or shaped pasta of your choice)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 9 ounces Pepper Jack cheese (shredded (about 2¼ cups))
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded (about 1½ cups))
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (divided)
- Salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 3 ounces Pepper Jack cheese (shredded (about ¾ cup))
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded (about ½ cup))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 80M
CAL 38%·PRO 75%
CARBS 62G33% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC52G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 39G46% OF CAL
20G SAT18G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 40m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 752mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
- Added sugar
- ≥0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 376mg
- Calcium
- 603mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 40M
- SODIUM
- 752MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.