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Creamy Seafood Mac and Cheese + {VIDEO}

"This Creamy Baked Seafood Mac and Cheese recipe is made with crab, shrimp, and macaroni pasta. This is the perfect, simple cheesy casserole to add to any spread. Add Old Bay Seasoning and Cajun spices for an additional kick in flavor!..."

INGREDIENTS
1 pound elbow macaroni or cellentani pasta
5 tablespoons butter (Divided 4 tablespoons for the cheese sauce and 1 tablespoon to cook with the seafood)
8 oz lump crab meat
1 pound raw shrimp (Peeled and deveined, sliced into 1 inch chunks.)
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (You can substitute whatever you like.)
1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning (Optional for additional flavor.)
3 tablespoons flour
2-3 cups milk (I often use 2 cups. Use your judgment. Start with 2 and add more if needed (if the pasta appears too dry).)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I used sharp.)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmigiano reggiano cheese
4 ounces cream cheese (Optional for really creamy mac)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
cooking spray
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