Cajun Mac and Cheese

Cajun Mac and Cheese is a flavorful twist on classic macaroni and cheese. This recipe marries bold Cajun flavors for a kicked-up mac and cheese.

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Ingredient List

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• elbow pasta
• olive oil
• andouille sausage
• yellow onion
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• unsalted butter
• all-purpose flour
• whole milk
• Cajun seasoning homemade or store-bought
• garlic powder
• salt
• sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a 9 x 13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions.

3. Saute sausage, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, cook until soft. Remove and set aside.

4. To the skillet, add the butter and flour.
5. Whisk in the milk.
6. Stir in seasonings and cheese. Add the sausage, vegetables

7. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with additional cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is browned slightly.

Serve and enjoy!

Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips

Storage - Store leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezer: It freezes great for up to three months in an airtight container.

Reheating: Microwave it for 30 seconds to one minute. Stir and then microwave another 30 seconds to 1 minute until heated through.

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Cajun Macaroni and Cheese

Cajun Mac and Cheese is a spiced-up version of a traditional macaroni and cheese dish. This tasty recipe blend of baked macaroni in a rich, Cajun creamy sauce.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Keyword: cajun mac and cheese, Cajun mac and cheese with andouille sausage, spicy mac and cheese

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

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Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 835kcal

Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

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Equipment Needed:

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• 9" x 13" baking pan with lid
• knife
• Cutting Board
• Measuring Spoons and Cups
• large skillet

Ingredients

• 16 ounce package elbow pasta
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (14) ounce package, andouille sausage cut in half, lengthwise, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 small yellow onion peeled and chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper seeded and diced
• 1 small red bell pepper seeded and diced
• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning homemade or store-bought
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8) ounce block, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (8) ounce block, shredded jack cheese
• non-stick baking spray

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a 9" x 13" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions.
• In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, sausage, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, cook for approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until the vegetables have begun to soften.
• Remove the sausage and vegetables from the skillet. Set aside.
• To the skillet, add the butter and heat until melted. Stir in the flour and whisk until bubbling.
• Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until slightly thickened.
• Stir in the seasonings and the cheddar and jack cheese, whisk until all the cheese melts.
• Add back in the sausage and vegetables as well as the elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir until combined.
• Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and top with additional cheese, if desired. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is browned slightly.

NOTES

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Storage: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

 

Recipes written for  Everyday Eileen are for information purposes. Eileen Kelly is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional data we provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. 

 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 835kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1194mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1617IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 633mg | Iron: 2mg

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