Best 10 Buffalo Shrimp Mac Cheese Recipes

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Buffalo shrimp mac and cheese is a delectable dish that combines the bold flavors of buffalo sauce, succulent shrimp, and creamy mac and cheese. This dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and become a favorite among family and friends. With a few simple steps, you can create a mouthwatering buffalo shrimp mac and cheese that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PRESSURE-COOKER BUFFALO SHRIMP MAC & CHEESE



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For a rich, creamy and slightly spicy shrimp and pasta recipe, you can't beat this crowd-pleasing dish. It's a nice new twist on popular Buffalo chicken dishes.-Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Gouda or Swiss cheese
3/4 pound frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients; stir in macaroni. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 4 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. , Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat. Stir in shredded cheeses, shrimp, blue cheese and hot sauce. Cook until heated through, 5-6 minutes. Just before serving, stir in chives, parsley and, if desired, additional hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 34g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 228mg cholesterol, Sodium 1269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE



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This macaroni and cheese takes on a subtle coastal flair with the addition of shrimp. I used cooked salad shrimp as I found the size comparable to the elbow macaroni.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¾ cup 1% milk
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup frozen salad shrimp
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour 5 cups water into a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add macaroni and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a smooth paste is formed. Slowly pour in milk, stirring to incorporate. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Cajun seasoning. Drain macaroni and stir into the sauce. Add frozen shrimp and stir to combine.
  • Pour macaroni mixture into an oval au gratin dish. Top with panko bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BUFFALO MAC 'N' CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the casserole dish
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups half-and-half
4 cups shredded Cheddar
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 1/3 cups hot sauce
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 scallions, sliced on the bias

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente, about 7 minutes; strain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a large oval casserole dish.
  • Cook 2 tablespoons of the butter, the onions, celery and a pinch of salt in a large saute pan over medium heat until the onions and celery are soft but not brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the half-and-half, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the Cheddar, Monterey Jack and blue cheese until melted. Stir in the onion mixture, macaroni and hot sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, pour into a small bowl and mix with the panko; sprinkle on top of the mac 'n' cheese. Bake until bubbly and brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Garnish with the scallions.

PASS THE BUFFALO MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound pasta shells
Two 12-ounce cans evaporated milk
1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
8 ounces freshly grated sharp Cheddar
4 ounces freshly grated pepper jack cheese
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 small rotisserie chicken, meat shredded, skin reserved
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup chopped celery leaves plus 8 celery stalks, bottoms slightly trimmed but left wide to be used as serving "spoons"

Steps:

  • For the pasta and sauce: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.
  • Set a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the evaporated milk, Buffalo sauce and mustard and whisk until uniform and smooth. Toss the Cheddar and pepper jack with the cornstarch in a bowl until the cheese is totally coated, then add to the saucepan. Whisk in the blue cheese and heat, stirring constantly, until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is silky and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • For the mix-ins: Meanwhile, lay out the chicken skin flat in a pan without overlapping the pieces. Cook on high heat until crisped, 5 to 8 minutes. Chop into pieces.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and stir until completely coated. Add the crisped chicken skin and shredded chicken and stir. Mix in the blue cheese.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the celery leaves. Serve with celery stalks as "spoons."

BUFFALO SHRIMP



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This is the BEST...you can adjust the intensity of the buffalo sauce to your liking. We like it HOT!!

Provided by JIGGYnFL

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Creole-style seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
4 cups oil for frying
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ tablespoons butter
6 ounces hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, Creole-style seasoning, garlic powder, ground cayenne pepper, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Seal the bag and shake a few times to combine the ingredients well.
  • Rinse the shrimp under cold water and place them in the plastic bag with the flour mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat all of the shrimp well with the flour mixture.
  • Place the coated shrimp on a cookie sheet and place in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Save remaining flour mixture in the bag.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, butter hot sauce and cayenne pepper; set aside. In a pot, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Remove shrimp from refrigerator and shake a second time in flour mixture.
  • Place the shrimp in hot oil and fry until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately coat with buffalo sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 198.5 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 2128.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BUFFALO MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, unsalted butter, all purpose flour, whole milk, shredded mild cheddar cheese, kosher salt, macaroni, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded rotisserie chicken, Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce, celery, ranch dressing, crumbled blue cheese, red onion, scallion

Provided by Frank's RedHot

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ½ cups macaroni, cooked for 2 minutes less than the package instructs
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
½ cup Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce, plus more for serving
2 stalks celery
2 tablespoons ranch dressing
⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup scallion, sliced, green part only

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with nonstick spray.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently to break up any clumps, for 5 minutes, or until the roux is light golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium, then slowly pour in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 8 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, add the mild cheddar cheese, and whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in the salt. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and toss to coat well.
  • Transfer half of the mac and cheese mixture to the prepared skillet. Top with 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, then the remaining mac and cheese and remaining cup of sharp cheddar.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded rotisserie chicken and Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce. Spoon on top of the mac and cheese.
  • Bake the mac and cheese for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling around the edges of the pan. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes.
  • While the mac and cheese bakes, make the celery ribbons: Using a vegetable peeler, peel the backs of the celery stalks lengthwise into ribbons. Transfer the ribbons to a large bowl filled with ice water and let sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Drizzle the mac and cheese with more Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce and the ranch dressing, then top with the crumbled blue cheese, red onion, scallions, and celery ribbons.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1068 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 65 grams, Sugar 7 grams

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Bubba Gump Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by xoXmuffinzXox

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound elbow pasta
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined and cut in thirds
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
1/2 tablespoon onion, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in medium sauce pan. Add shrimp. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Remove cooked shrimp. Set aside. In same pan melt 1 tablespoon butter, add onion and saute 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute while stirring. Whisk in milk and heat approximately 4 minutes while stirring. Add Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Stir until smooth. Add 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked shrimp and pasta. Pour into buttered casserole dish. Top with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and parsley. Bake 45 minutes or until browned and bubbling.

BUFFALO SHRIMP MAC & CHEESE



Buffalo Shrimp Mac & Cheese image

For a rich, creamy and slightly spicy shrimp mac and cheese recipe, you can't beat this crowd-pleasing slow cooker dish. It's a nice new twist on popular buffalo chicken dishes.-Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Gouda or Swiss cheese
1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 pound frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients; stir in shredded cheeses and macaroni. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until macaroni is almost tender., Stir in shrimp and blue cheese; cook, covered, 30-35 minutes longer or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in chives, parsley and, if desired, additional hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 34g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 228mg cholesterol, Sodium 1269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

BUFFALO SHRIMP WITH FETTUCCINE & BLEU CHEESE SAUCE



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Make and share this Buffalo Shrimp With Fettuccine & Bleu Cheese Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 ounces dry fettuccine or 10 ounces pappardelle pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon hot sauce, to taste (I prefer Chohula's)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 3 tablespoons parsley
fresh chives (to garnish) or parsley (to garnish)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup half-and-half
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • First, make the Bleu Cheese Sauce: Combine the onion, oil, garlic and sugar in a medium saucepan.
  • Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the blue cheese until nearly melted.
  • Now, cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While the pasta cooks, prepare the shrimp.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
  • Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until nearly pink, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, butter, and hot sauce and cook until the shrimp is just opaque in the center, about1 1/2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the paprika; set aside.
  • Drain the pasta well and put it in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the warm blue cheese sauce.
  • Gently mix in the chopped chives or parsley.
  • Spoon the pasta onto individual plates.
  • Top with the shrimp and sauce.
  • Garnish as desired.

BUFFALO SHRIMP



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This recipe is a saucy buffalo shrimp great for dinner or appetizers. You may need to add a bit here or there to suit your personal tastes. T Marzetti's Blue Cheese dressing is a MUST..on the side of course along with lime or lemon wedges. To serve as a delicious appetizers, you could place a toothpick into each shrimp.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Spicy

Time 15m

Yield 15-20 shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 5

15 -20 medium raw shrimp or 15 -20 large raw shrimp, deveined
1/3-2/3 cup franks buffalo wing sauce
4 tablespoons margarine
1/4 teaspoon garlic (very finely chopped)
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon flour

Steps:

  • Pre wash the shrimp well.
  • Dry thoroughly.
  • Place in a medium bowl and add buffalo sauce.
  • Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Place margarine in a frying pan and let melt until it starts bubbling.
  • Place shrimp in the butter along with garlic.
  • Let cook until almost done.
  • Then add flour and stir quickly to insure no lumps form.
  • Let shrimp finish cooking.
  • You may add a bit more sauce if needed. Serve next to celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Pasta: For a creamy and rich mac and cheese, use a short pasta like elbow macaroni, penne, or shells. These shapes hold the sauce well and create a satisfying bite.
  • Cook the Pasta Al Dente: Don't overcook the pasta, or it will become mushy when mixed with the sauce. Cook it al dente, so it still has a slight bite to it.
  • Make a Flavorful Cheese Sauce: Use a combination of cheeses to create a flavorful and creamy sauce. A good starting point is a blend of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. You can also add other cheeses like Gruyère, Fontina, or Gouda for a more complex flavor.
  • Add Some Heat: Buffalo shrimp mac and cheese is all about the heat. Add buffalo sauce to the cheese sauce to taste, or toss the cooked shrimp in buffalo sauce before adding them to the mac and cheese.
  • Don't Forget the Extras: Add other ingredients to your buffalo shrimp mac and cheese to make it even more delicious. Some popular options include bacon, crumbled blue cheese, diced tomatoes, or green onions.

Conclusion:

Buffalo shrimp mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy and flavorful cheese sauce, spicy shrimp, and crispy breadcrumb topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give buffalo shrimp mac and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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