Buffalo Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Yields 6 to 8 servings

Buffalo Shrimp Mac & Cheese

To season , you’ll need Chef Earl’s:

Ingredients:

  • 10 to 12 Jumbo White Shrimp
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded mild ( or sharp) cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 4 to 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 6 to 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1/2 ranch seasoning packet (optional)
  • Your favorite frying oil ( Recommendation: Canola Oil or Vegetable Oil)*

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup of Frank’s Buffalo sauce ( or a sauce of your choice)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Garlic & Herb Spice Blend ( GH)
  • Three Tears Spice Blend

Now let's get cooking...

  1. Clean shrimp and pat dry
  2. Season shrimp with 1 tbsp “MB” and 1 tsp “TT” spice blends. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Add 1 tbsp of “MB” spice blend to boiling water and cook pasta until Al Dente, following instructions on packaging.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  5. In a cast iron skillet , melt butter at a low-medium heat.
  6. Add heavy cream and stir constantly
  7. Fold in all cheeses and cream cheese , except parmesan cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese ( set aside for topping).
  8. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined
  9. Season cheese sauce with 1 Tbsp each of “FB” and “GH” spice blends. Taste and add additional if needed.
  10. Fold in cooked pasta ( Add the pasta in parts , ensuring the mixture remains slightly loose and creamy. Add less pasta if needed)
  11. Sprinkle remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheese over mixture. * If you are not using a cast iron skillet , transfer the mixture in an oven-safe dish before completing step 11.
  12. Lightly coat with “TT” spice blend
  13. Bake Mac & cheese for 20 to 30 mins , or until golden brown crust begins to form on top ( Be careful not to overcook as it will dry out )
  14. In a container, combine flour and cornstarch.
  15. Season breading mixture with 1 tbsp each of “TT” and “MB” seasoning blends. * Optional: Add 1/2 pack of ranch seasoning
  16. Dip marinated shrimp in flour mixture , then in the beaten egg , then in the flour mixture once more . Make sure the shrimp are evenly coated
  17. In heated oil , fry shrimp until golden brown
  18. In a saucepan, melt butter and add buffalo sauce
  19. Lightly season buffalo sauce with “GH” and “TT” blends.
  20. Allow mixture to simmer for 1 minute.
  21. Toss fried shrimp in buffalo sauce
  22. Place coated shrimp on top of the Mac and cheese.
  23. Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and fresh parsley 

Serve hot and enjoy !

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