Tillamook Elegant Monterey Shrimp Mac Cheese Recipes

TILLAMOOK ELEGANT MONTEREY & SHRIMP MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on package and drain.
• In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
• Stir in flour and salt until flour is no longer white.
• Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Cook one minute more when boiling (still stirring). Will start to thicken.
• Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.
• Stir in pasta and enjoy!

SHRIMP SCAMPI MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook your macaroni and cheese to the specifications on the box. Set aside.
• Heat wine, olive oil, butter, margarine, and garlic in a large skillet on medium heat until it just starts to boil.
• Add paprika and parsley flakes, stir in and immediately add shrimp.
• Cook for about 4 or 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink, and the shrimp curls into a c-shape. Don't overcook.
• Spoon shrimp over mac and cheese with some of the cooking sauce (how much is up to you and your taste preferences, I'd say about 2-3 tablespoon - you can even replace the milk in the mac and cheese instructions with this cooking sauce if you'd like, but then you should wait until this step to make your mac and cheese.
• Top liberally with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

MONTEREY MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey or chicken and stir, breaking into small pieces. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Add taco seasoning and stir to distribute evenly. Add corn, tomatoes and olives. Stir to heat through. Keep warm.
• Prepare pasta according to package directions. When pasta is ready, remove 1/2 cup of the cooking water, set aside and drain pasta.
• In large bowl, toss hot pasta with turkey or chicken mixture and the reserved cooking water. Add cheese, stirring until soft.
• Serve in bowls with tortilla chips on the side.

GREEK SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE #RSC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 3 quart baking dish or a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
• Boil 4 quarts of water. Add macaroni and 1 tsp salt and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until al dente, about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
• In a medium pot, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add shrimp and boil until opaque, about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a large pot, combine milk, ranch dressing, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, oregano and nutmeg. Let cook over medium heat until it simmers, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add macaroni, shrimp and spinach to pot with cheese sauce. Mix well and spread into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until feta cheese starts to get golden brown.

SHRIMP MAC AND 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.

BUTTERMILK MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CHEDDAR BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Set buttermilk out at room temperature.
• Prepare pasta according to package directions, but cook for 2 minutes less than manufacturer's directions suggest. Drain pasta. Mix in 2 tablespoons butter with pasta and set aside.
• Place remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 2 cups of buttermilk, and ½ cup milk in saucepan and heat gently until butter is just melted. Using a wire whisk, mix in flour, salt, and pepper while stirring. Adjust to medium heat and seasonings. Continue heating and stirring until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and add 3 cups medium cheddar cheese and 1 cup white medium cheddar Cheese. Mix until cheese melts slightly. Add pasta. Pour into greased 9"x13" baking pan.
• In small bowl mix biscuit mix, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and 1/2 cup medium cheddar cheese. Drop biscuit mix by small teaspoons on top of macaroni. Bake until golden brown on top - 15-20 minutes.

ELEGANT MACARONI & CHEESE (FOR GROWNUPS)

Steps:

• Cook bow ties in a large pot until al dente, drain, rinse return to pot and put to side.
• In a med. sauce pan melt 2 Tbs. butter and saute garlic and onion until soft and fragrant. Add remaining 2 Tbsp butter and cornstarch, stirring to form a roux.
• Add milk and Dijon and cook on med. high heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Add cheeses one at a time, stirring until melted completely before adding the next one. Finally add 1/2 the Pecarino and stir.
• Reduce heat to low and fold in crabmeat, stirring until well coated and warmed through.
• Pour cheese and crab mixture over bow ties in the pot and gently mix until well covered.
• Ladle bow ties into a 9x13 casserole dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs and remaining Pecarino cheese and chives.
• Place in oven at 350°F and bake until bubbly and golden.