Description
Indulge in the spicy goodness of Cajun Mac and Cheese, a flavorful twist on the classic comfort food. This recipe combines tender elbow noodles with savory andouille sausages, red peppers, and a creamy, Cajun-spiced cheese sauce, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Noodles:
- 2 and 1/2 cups uncooked elbow noodle pasta
Andouille Sausages:
- 6 andouille sausages, diced
Red Pepper:
- 1 red pepper, diced
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 8oz blocks of white Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Others:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil water and cook elbow noodles. In a pan, sauté red peppers and andouille until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, add flour and salt. Gradually pour in milk, then add shredded cheese and Cajun seasoning. Stir until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Mix noodles, peppers, sausage, and cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and paprika. Bake and broil until golden brown.
Notes
- Adjust salt to taste based on Cajun seasoning.
- Watch carefully when broiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cajun Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food, Cajun Recipe
