@cherokee87: 🧀 Ultimate Seafood Mac and Cheese Recipe 🦐🦀 This creamy, cheesy, and seafood-loaded mac and cheese is comfort food at its finest! Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or just when you're craving something indulgent. 🛒 Ingredients: Mac and Cheese Base: 16 oz elbow macaroni (or your favorite pasta) 4 tbsp butter 3 tbsp flour 3 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp hot sauce (optional for a little kick) Cheese Blend: 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Seafood Mix: 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined 1/2 lb lump crab meat (or imitation crab) 1/2 lb scallops (optional, can substitute with more shrimp or crab) 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 cup broccoli (optional, for added texture) Topping: 1 cup cheese (cheddar & mozzarella mix) 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 tbsp butter, melted 1/2 tsp paprika 🔥 Instructions: 1️⃣ Cook the Pasta Boil macaroni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 2️⃣ Cook the Seafood In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp, crab, and scallops. Season with Old Bay, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Cook until shrimp turns pink and scallops are opaque (about 3-4 minutes). Set aside. 3️⃣ Make the Cheese Sauce In the same pan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Slowly pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Stir in Old Bay, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and hot sauce. Gradually add the cheese blend, stirring until fully melted and creamy. 4️⃣ Assemble & Bake Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large baking dish, mix together cooked pasta, seafood, and cheese sauce. Add broccoli if using. Sprinkle the cheese topping evenly over the mac and cheese. In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and paprika. Sprinkle on top. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly. 🍽️ Serve & Enjoy! Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve with garlic bread or a side salad! #seafoodmacandcheese😋

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