Cajun Macaroni and Cheese With Shrimp

I had this at my monthly Bunco group. One of the lady's husbands made it and gave us the recipe. It is to die for. I add in diced green pepper, saute it with the shrimp and more seasoning than called for when I make it.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb cavatappi pasta, cooked
• 8  tablespoons butter, divided
• 1  lb medium shrimp, cut in thirds
• 1  teaspoon  cajun seasoning, divided
• 1  tablespoon  grated onion
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 3  cups milk
• 1⁄2 lb swiss cheese (grated)
• 1⁄2 lb cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1  lb monterey jack pepper cheese (grated and divided)
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1  teaspoon parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt butter in medium sauce pan.
3. Add shrimp, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning.
4. Cook 3-4 minutes, remove.
5. In same pan melt 2T butter, add onion and sauté 1 minute.
6. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute.
7. Whisk in milk and heat approximately 4 minutes.
8. Add Swiss, cheddar and 3/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese, stir until smooth.
9. Add 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
10. Stir in cooked shrimp and pasta.
11. Pour into buttered cassserole dish.
12. Top with 1/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese, bread crumbs, 3 T. melted butter and parsley.
13. Bake 45 minutes or until browned and bubbling.