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makes about 8 servings, so scale as you want
1 box (16 ounces) mini penne pasta
1 pound 21-25 count peeled and deveined tail-off cooked shrimp, thawed if necessary
¼ pound refrigerated jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked through
1 tablespoon Cajun rub (pick your favorite)
¼ cup unsalted butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

1Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large sauce-pot, prepare the pasta as label directs and drain.

2In a large bowl, toss the shrimp, crab and 1½ teaspoons Bayou Rub.

3In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook 2 minutes or until roux is thick and blonde, whisking frequently. Whisk in the cream and milk, and cook 5 minutes or until it’s slightly thickened, whisking constantly. Whisk in the cheeses and remove the saucepan from the heat, whisking until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.

4In the baking dish/cast iron pan, you can use individual, or 1 large), toss the pasta, cheese mixture and shrimp mixture. Makes about 12 cups.

5In a small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs, cayenne and remaining 1½ teaspoons Bayou Rub. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mac and cheese and bake 35 minutes or until the top is crispy and sides bubble.

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