Saturday, October 11, 2008

Macaroni and Shrimp Au Gratin

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

2 cups macaroni
3 cups hot water
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
4 ounces (125 g) Light Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces (250 g) peeled shrimp
3 spring onions, chopped
2 sticks celery, sliced
1 tablespoon seafood cocktail sauce
Black pepper
1/2 cup grated cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons Cornflake crumbs

Microwave Method:

1. Place macaroni in a large bowl with water. Cook for 7-8 minutes on HIGH, stir during cooking. When cooked, drain and rinse.
2. In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and sour cream. Add shrimp, spring onions, celery, cocktail sauce and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Combine macaroni and cheese mixture.
4. Place mixture in a lightly greased casserole dish.
5. Sprinkle with cheese and Cornflake crumbs.
6. Cook for 10-12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Place macaroni in a large bowl with water. Cook for 7-8 minutes on HIGH, stir during cooking. When cooked, drain and rinse.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
3. In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and sour cream. Add shrimp, spring onions, celery, cocktail sauce and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Combine macaroni and cheese mixture.
5. Place mixture in a lightly greased casserole dish.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and Cornflake crumbs.
7. Place on Low Rack and cook for 15-20 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE.