Seafood Mac and Cheese

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Seafood Mac and Cheese

This Seafood Mac and Cheese is super creamy with two types of cheese, seasonings, your favorite seafood and crunchy topping.

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Ingredients

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Mac and Cheese:

  • 1 pound (16 oz) cavatappi pasta San Giorgio® brand
  • 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • ½ cup white onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Seafood Seasoning
  • 3 cups White Cheddar Cheese , shredded and divided
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , shredded and divide
  • 1 pound seafood , cooked

Crunchy Topping:

  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Seafood Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • parsley or chives, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions for 1 minute less than it instructs for al dente. Drain and set aside while cooking cheese sauce.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauteing for 2-3 minutes or until just softened and fragrant.
  4. Whisk in the flour until it forms a paste. Slowly whisk in the milk, nutmeg and seafood seasoning and bring to a low simmer. When bubbles start to form, remove from the heat.
  5. Off heat, whisk in 2 cups of the cheddar cheese and ¾ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Toss the cheese sauce with the cooked pasta and seafood. Transfer to baking dish. Set aside.
  6. In a small bowl, toss together the olive oil, panko, seafood seasoning and white pepper, stirring until it is combined.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar and ¼ cup Parmesan, then the panko topping over mac and cheese. Transfer the dish to the heated oven. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the edges are browned and bubbly.
  8. Remove and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Top with snipped chives or parsley for garnish.
  9. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back to let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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Notes

  • *You can use a lower fat content milk, but the sauce might be thinner

Nutrition Information

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Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 486mg (20%) Potassium 258mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 628IU (13%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 404mg (40%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 486mg 20%
Potassium 258mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 628IU 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 404mg 40%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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