Cheesy Shrimp Sausage Bacon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
8 oz rotini pasta or pasta of choice
→ Dairy
02 -
2 cups heavy cream
03 -
2 cups fresh grated cheese (Gruyère, aged white cheddar, smoked Gouda, and mild cheddar)
04 -
4 oz cream cheese
→ Seafood and Protein
05 -
10-12 shrimp, tails removed, deveined, raw
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1 tsp seafood seasoning
07 -
1 link smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
08 -
5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
→ Seasonings and Spices
09 -
1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp pepper
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
→ Other
14 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp butter
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Fresh parsley for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Season shrimp with seafood seasoning. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat, and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until curled into a C-shape. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 -
In the same pan, cook the smoked sausage pieces until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Melt butter in the pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
04 -
Add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Gradually stir in the grated cheese mixture until fully melted, then remove from heat.
05 -
Add the prepared sauce to the cooked rotini noodles, ensuring even coating.
06 -
Gently mix in the cooked shrimp, sausage, and chopped bacon. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional cheese if desired.