BUFFALO SHRIMP MAC & CHEESE

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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.

Shearíah Phillip
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This is my go-to recipe for buffalo shrimp mac and cheese. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


tap_to _kill
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of spicy and cheesy.


Ahamad Shah
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sean Michael
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Joey Eversole
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I wasn't sure how the buffalo sauce and mac and cheese would go together, but it was actually really good. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ramees Bhai
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This dish is perfect for a game day party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


duke nyathi
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I love buffalo shrimp and mac and cheese, so this recipe was a no-brainer for me. It did not disappoint!


Muneebtiktok45 Muneebtiktok45
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Mehar Sajid
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Dan Larose
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best buffalo shrimp mac and cheese he's ever had.


Samiullah Rahmany
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The buffalo sauce had just the right amount of heat.


Yafetefrem Yafet
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I especially liked the crispy buffalo shrimp.


Ntombifuthi Nongcebo
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The buffalo sauce was spicy and tangy, while the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. It was the perfect comfort food.


Khaled Rihawi
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This Buffalo Shrimp Mac and Cheese was a hit with my family! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.