Buffalo Shrimp Mac Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups 2% milk1 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded Gouda or Swiss cheese1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni3/4 pound frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed1 cup crumbled blue cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh chives2 tablespoons minced fresh parsleyAdditional Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional

Preparation

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients; stir in shredded cheeses and macaroni. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until macaroni is almost tender.

Stir in shrimp and blue cheese; cook, covered, 30-35 minutes longer or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in chives, parsley and, if desired, additional hot sauce.