Shrimp Mac-N-Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 purple onion, diced
3 cups water
2 tablespoons instant bouillon granules
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1 lb raw shrimp, quartered
8 ounces cream cheese
12 ounces cheddar cheese
12 ounces elbow macaroni
10 ounces broccoli
10 ounces cauliflower
breadcrumbs
olive oil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F
Spray large baking dish with nonstick spray.
Start large pot of water to boil for elbow macaroni. Cook according to package directions. Drain and pour into baking dish.
Steam broccoli and cauliflower for 8 minutes. Drain and add to baking dish.
Saute onions and mushrooms in olive oil until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and add to baking dish.
Add shrimp to sauce pan and saute until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add garlic at the very end for most robust flavor. Add to baking dish.
For cheese sauce, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour.
Cook flour until just browned. Do not overcook.
Add water and stir with a whisk.
Add bouillon mix.
Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small amounts, stirring frequently. Do not allow to boil.
Pour cheese sauce over ingredients in baking dish. Stir until everything is well-coated.
Sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
Cover with foil and bake at 375 F for 25 minutes or until bubbly.