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“Send Me to the Grave Shrimp, Mac ‘n Cheese”

Cheese Sauce

        * 8 oz cheddar cheese

        * 1½ cups milk

        * ½ cup of plain flour

        * ½ stick butter

        * ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg

        * 1tsp of Paula’s House Seasoning

Step 1:

    Heat the milk

    Place a pan on a low heat. Add the milk, butter and flour. Whisk continuously until it comes to a simmer.

Step 2:

    Turn the heat down

    Once simmering, turn the heat down and keep whisking for a further five minutes until it becomes a thick, smooth sauce.

Step 3:

    Add the cheese

    When the sauce is smooth, add the cheese. Stir it in, add a pinch of nutmeg and Paula’s House Seasoning. Whisk constantly for a further five minutes until everything is thoroughly combined.

 Mac and Cheese Preparation:

    *  3 tablespoons butter

    * 1 onion, finely diced

    * 1/2 cup tasso ham, finely diced

    * 1/4 cup of heavy cream

    * ½ lb large peeled shrimp, tails off

    * 1/2 pound cooked elbow macaroni

    * 4 oz of pepper jack cheese

    * 1/2 cup of seasoned bread crumbs

    * Green onions for garnish           

Directions

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion, tasso ham and for 5 minutes until fragrant. Add heavy cream and blend to evenly moisten. Place the onions, ham and cream into a large mixing bowl and gently fold in peeled shrimp, cooked elbow macaroni, and the cheese sauce. Place in a large cooking dish.

Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.  Top with pepper jack cheese and bread crumbs and bake 15 to 20 minutes. Serve Hot in individual bowls. Garnish with green onions and prevent yourself from falling to the grave….its that good!