Shrimp & Crab Mac and Cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the garlic.
3. Add flour and whisk to form a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
4. While whisking, pour in milk and cream, making sure no lumps remain. Stir occasionally.
5. When sauce starts to simmer, reduce heat to low and whisk in shredded cheeses combined, adding 1 handful at a time and whisking well to incorporate.
6. Add Old Bay seasoning and mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
7. Let rest while you cook the pasta.
8. Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add it to the sauce along with the lemon zest, cottage cheese, shrimp, and crabmeat. Taste again and season with salt and pepper if needed.
9. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
10. Pour macaroni and cheese into baking dish. Top with reserved shredded cheddar cheese.
11. Bake until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, about 15 minutes.