Shrimp And Spinach Macaroni Casserole
Created by KittenCal on November 8, 2011
- Servings: 5
- Prep Time: 35m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Recipe #2240
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup light cream
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 large garlic clove, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use more)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach (tightly pack the spinach into the measuring cup)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
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Step 2: Cook macaroni according to package directions.
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Step 3: Meanwhile in a bowl combine the eggs with light cream and melted butter; set aside.
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Step 4: Drain macaroni then transfer to a large bowl; toss with Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh minced garlic or garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, cayenne, onion powder and reserved egg mixture; toss to coat.
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Step 5: Stir in shrimp and spinach (season with more seasoned salt and pepper if needed).
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Step 6: Transfer to baking dish.
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Step 7: Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
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Step 8: Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and cheese is melted.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (328.9 g)
- Calories 775.2
- Total Fat - 45.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 19.4 g
- Cholesterol - 194.8 mg
- Sodium - 1199.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 57.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.5 g
- Sugars - 5.4 g
- Protein - 35.1 g
- Calcium - 772.1 mg
- Iron - 4 mg
- Vitamin C - 27.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.6 mg