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Spicy Diablo Mac ‘N’ Cheese

15 minutes Prep time
40 minutes Cook time
4 Servings
Easy level

Recipe Description

This ooey-gooey mac and cheese with smoky bacon and pepper jack cheese is served topped with SeaPak Dynamite Shrimp for a decadent dish that’s rich, creamy and with a sassy spicy twist.

Categories

Dynamite Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) package SeaPak Dynamite Shrimp (includes Creamy, Spicy Chili Sauce)
  • 12 ounces rotini
  • 6 slices smoky bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic butter
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy or whipping (35%) cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425˚F.
  2. Cook rotini according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water; drain rotini.
  3. Meanwhile, in large skillet set over medium heat, cook bacon on medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until fat renders and bacon is crispy. Drain on paper towel. Reserve 2 teaspoons bacon fat in skillet; discard any excess.
  4. Add garlic butter to the large skillet and set over medium heat. When melted, add ¼ cup green onions and chili flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until green onions are softened. Sprinkle in flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.
  5. Whisking, slowly add cream, then milk, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 8 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Add pepper jack, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and half the cooked bacon. Stir until cheeses are melted.
  6. Stir in rotini and reserved pasta cooking water. Scrape mixture into greased 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Top with remaining bacon and frozen SeaPak Dynamite Shrimp, arranging evenly.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, thaw Creamy, Spicy Chili Sauce according to package directions.
  8. Drizzle chili sauce over top and garnish with remaining green onions.

Tip: Substitute pepper jack cheese with your favorite cheddar if preferred.

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