Mac and Cheese Shrimp Muffins

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A healthy and fun way to enjoy mac n cheese, these muffin sized portions ensure you each the right serving size every time!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 12 Muffins

• 4 cups cooked whole wheat macaroni noodles 2 1/2 cups dry macaroni noodles
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 Tbs butter
• 1 Tbs flour
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 cup fat-free sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1 1/4 cups pre-cooked shrimp, diced Ask for 1/2 pound of COOKED shrimp at the fish counter

• Cook 2 1/2 cups macaroni in boiling water. When water starts to boil add spinach. Drain water when noodles are cooked and set aside.
• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over high heat and add flour. Whisk together to create a roux.
• Stir in garlic until fragrant and pour in milk. Bring all contents to a boil then reduce heat.
• Add cheddar & gruyere cheese to saucepan. Stir cheese until sauce thickens then remove from heat.
• Add egg and egg white into cheese sauce and mix well.
• Add 4 cups of cooked macaroni noodles into cheese sauce. Stir until noodles are completely covered. Stir in diced, cooked shrimp.
• Generously spray a 12 cup muffin pan with non-stick spray and evenly fill each space with a large spoonful of macaroni. Each pan should be filled to the top.
• Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from pan and serving.