Cajun Shrimp Mac-n-Cheese

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. Cavatappi pasta cooked (any pasta will work )


8 T. butter, divided

1 lb. medium shrimp cut in thirds

1 tsp. cajun seasoning, divided

1 T. grated onion

3 T. flour

3 cups milk

1/2 lb. Swiss cheese (grated)

1/2 lb. cheddar cheese (grated)

1 lb. pepper Jack cheese (grated and divided)

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1 tsp. parsley

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Melt butter in medium sauce pan. Add shrimp, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. cajun seasoning. Cook 3-4 minutes, remove.

3. In same pan melt 2T butter, add onion and sauté 1 minute. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk and heat approximately 4 minutes. Add Swiss, cheddar and 3/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese. Stir until smooth. Add 1/2 tsp. cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked shrimp.

4. In buttered casserole dish add cooked cavatappi pasta. Pour cheese sauce over mix to cover all pasta.

5. Top with 1/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese, bread crumbs, 3 T. melted butter and parsley.

6. Bake 45 minutes.