PESTO SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Pesto Shrimp Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni (2 cups)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/4 cups shredded Fontina cheese (5 oz.)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Remove tails from shrimp. Rinse shrimp, pat dry with paper towels. Chop shrimp and set aside.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
  • In large bowl stir together eggs, butter, half-and-half, 1 cup of the fontina cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, garlic, pine nuts, chopped basil, and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Stir in shrimp and macaroni. Transfer to buttered 2-quart casserole. Top with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through and shrimp pieces are opaque. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil leaves.

Sipho Pule
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The mac and cheese was good, but the shrimp were a bit overcooked.


Yandel Gutierrez
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I would add more seasoning next time.


Betty Oliver
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The pesto shrimp mac and cheese was a bit too salty for my taste.


Shah Lasani
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I love that this recipe is easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.


julius crane
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Yeshi Wangdi
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this mac and cheese. The pesto sauce was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors.


Methira Fernando
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Yrrah Deguitos
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I made this mac and cheese for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Asif Makki
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors.


Angel Tungeitt
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I wasn't sure about the combination of pesto and shrimp, but it turned out to be delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


Pepe's Son
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pesto adds a nice pop of flavor.


Md Jalal shaik
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I made this mac and cheese for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


ShadowPulveriser
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This pesto shrimp mac and cheese was a hit! The pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.


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