Shrimp & Macaroni Casserole

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at www.tasteofhome.com.

Mac and cheese goes upscale in this deliciously cheesy variation.  The shrimp gives a unique twist to this popular standard.

                Michael Cohen                                                                 Los Angles, California

Shrimp & Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Shrimp & Macaroni Casserole

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

1 egg

¼ cup half-and-half cream

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

1 garlic clove, minced

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

¼ lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped

¾ cup chopped fresh spinach

Cook macaroni according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the egg, cream and butter; set aside.  Drain macaroni.  Add the Parmesan cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and reserved egg mixture; toss to coat.  Stir in shrimp and spinach.

Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.  Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 F. for 20-25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and cheese is melted.   3 servings

 (Recipe for Shrimp & Macaroni Casserole is from www.tasteofhome.com, 2012)

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