Seafood Mac and Cheese

My favorite market has different 'festivals' at different times of the year.  This focus was on cheese.  It was called Hail to the Cheese.  YUM! I am a cheese addict.  I went wild and picked up several recipes.  I could not wait to try this recipe.  It got a double thumbs up from the kids and Tony is not a fan of hot shrimp so he was indifferent about it. I did not get a photo as we ate in a rush...so you get Mr. Lobster here.  He smiled for his picture, as you can see...

~Recipe~

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 pound elbow macaroni

1/4 medium onion, finely chopped

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

1 pound coarsely chopped cooked lobster, shrimp, crawfish, or crabmeat, **I did not nor would I ever use crawfish.  EW, just my opinion...but YUCK**

4 cups (1 pound) mixed grated cheeses, such as Parmesan, chedder, swiss, and fontina

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/2 tsp Creole seasoning

6 Tbsp butter

1 clove garlic, minced

3 cup whole milk Preheat oven to 400. In a large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni 2 minutes less than al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set aside.  While pasta is cooking, melt butter over medium in a large saucepan. Transfer 2 tablespoons melter butter to a medium bowl, and reserve. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour; cook, stiring, 1 minute. Add milk; whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg.  Remove pan from heat. Fold in seafood, macaroni, and cheese; tranfer to a shallow 4-quart baking dish. To bowl with reserved melted butter, add breadcrumbs and Creole seasoning; until topping is golden and sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Mmm mmm Good!! Enjoy~