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Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese with Parmigiano Reggiano

November 9, 2018 · In: More Recipes

This post was sponsored by BrandBacker, and all opinions are solely my own.

To say that we love to eat macaroni and cheese in our home is an understatement. Macaroni and cheese has been a part of our menus for as long as I can remember. What’s even more of a favorite is cheese. My son could eat cheese all day long if we allowed him. So it was no wonder I had to come up with a twist on our family favorite, shrimp macaroni and cheese.

Most macaroni and cheese dishes contain cheddar cheese. I wanted to go outside the box on my dish, and Parmigiano Reggiano had to be the main cheese. And with us being from Louisiana, shrimp had to be that extra twist. This momma loves her some shrimp.

What is Parmigiano Reggiano?

With only 3 ingredients: milk, salt, and rennet, and 8 centuries of cheese making experience goes into each Parmigiano Reggiano wheel. Due to the long aging process of Parmigiano Reggiano, it is naturally lactose-free. It is also easily digestible and the perfect source for both protein and calcium. Can I say mom win on this? Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is made in Italy, specifically the area of Parma. Hence the name. Not all parmesean cheese is actually from Parm.

 

So how do you know it is the real deal?

When you are specifically using Parmigiano Reggiano, it is indeed from Parma. The Parmigiano Reggiano wedge will have pin-dots on the rind. This is how you know you have the real deal!  Having this wedge in your fridge is the best way to go! It can be freshly grated from the wedge for the most intense flavor. I of course had to grate it for not only the cheese sauce, but also for the breadcrumb topping!

If you are looking for a fun and delicious twist on the original macaroni and cheese recipe, then this one is a must try!

Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese with Parmigiano Reggiano

A delicious twist on a family favorite, this shrimp macaroni and cheese with Parmigiano Reggiano will quickly become your family's new favorite version of the basic macaroni and cheese we all love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Dinner
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dry elbow noodles
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, 51/60 count, peeled and deveined Can use a little larger if desired
  • 3 cups 2% or Whole Milk
  • 1 wedge Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 2 cups italian cheese blend
  • 4 tbs All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs, Italian seasoned
  • 6 tbs Butter, unsalted
  • 1 tbs Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with a nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook elbow noodles according to package
  • While noodles are cooking, melt 1 tbs of butter into a large skillet. Add shrimp and cajun seasoning. Cook until pink and then remove from heat. Set aside.
  • Grate 1 1/2 cups of Parmigiano Reggiano from wedge and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, add 4 tbs of butter and melt over medium heat. Add flour and stir continuously for about 1-2 minutes, until flour starts to brown a little bit. Slowly add in milk, and continue to stir until the flour and milk are well incorporated into a sauce. Allow for the sauce to come to a simmer.
  • Once the sauce comes to a simmer, it is time to add in the cheese. Add the Italian blend and stir until completed melted before adding the Parmigiano Reggiano. Continue to stir until all the cheese has melted. Add in the seasonings: salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Turn off the heat.
  • Add the cooked, drained pasta along with the shrimp to the cheese sauce. Stir until everything is well combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Make the topping: Mix the Panko breadcrumbs with 1 tbs of melted butter and 1/2 cup of the grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Sprinkle it on top of the prepared dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes covered, and then for another 5 minutes uncovered. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This is a great dish to make ahead of time! Prep the night before and add the topping mixture right before baking.

By: Clair · In: More Recipes · Tagged: cheese, cheese wedge, kid approved, Kid-Friendly, lactose-free, Macaroni and Cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano

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Comments

  1. Tracy @ Cleland Clan says

    November 9, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    This sounds amazing! I pinned it for later. Have you ever used frozen shrimp instead? It’s hard to find fresh shrimp here in Ohio.

    • thesproutingminds@gmail.com says

      November 11, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you! You could certainly do it with frozen shrimp!

  2. Nicole says

    November 10, 2018 at 1:01 am

    Oh this looks reaaaaaally good. Great cold weather food 🙂

    • thesproutingminds@gmail.com says

      November 11, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      Thank you so much! Definitely agree on that 🙂

  3. Christa says

    November 10, 2018 at 5:34 am

    I love a huge bowl of Mac-n-cheese. Thisnrecipe looks so great. I love the combo of seasonings. I can’t wait to try it!

    • thesproutingminds@gmail.com says

      November 11, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      Thank you so much! Definitely a fun and yummy twist on the classic mac-n-cheese!

  4. Katherine says

    November 10, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    Omg this has my mouth watering just reading about it! I, too, could eat cheese all day lol this sounds absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try it. 🙂

    • thesproutingminds@gmail.com says

      November 11, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      Haha! Thank you! We love some cheese in this family haha!

  5. val@thoughtfulneighbor.com says

    November 10, 2018 at 11:09 pm

    Wow, this looks so yummy! Not sure I could sneak the shrimp past my kids though…

    • thesproutingminds@gmail.com says

      November 12, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      Thank you! Haha! I am glad my kids love them…they would definitely catch on real quick if not 😉

  6. Mommy Peach says

    November 12, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    I haven’t thought about putting shrimp in my macaroni and cheese. I can imagine it will level up the flavor.

    • thesproutingminds@gmail.com says

      November 12, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      Yes! We seem to always be finding ways to add shrimp to our dishes down here haha!

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