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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 422 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Mac and Cheese:
- 1 pound (16 oz) San Giorgio® Cavatappi
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, toss together the olive oil, panko, seafood seasoning and white pepper, stirring until it is combined.
- 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.
- Remove and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Top with snipped chives or parsley for garnish.
- 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
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
486mg
(20%)
Potassium
258mg
(7%)
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
% 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.