Ingredients
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- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Add shredded cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Mix in shrimp, crab, and cooked macaroni until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or mustard to the cheese sauce.
- You can substitute the seafood with any of your favorite options like scallops or lobster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg