Description
This Cajun Mac and Cheese recipe combines the comfort of classic macaroni and cheese with the spicy kick of Cajun flavors. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with andouille sausage and red peppers, this dish is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Mac and Cheese:
- 2 and 1/2 cups uncooked elbow noodle pasta
- 6 andouille sausages, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 8oz blocks of white Cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water and cook elbow noodles. Sauté red peppers and andouille in olive oil.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, add flour and salt. Slowly stir in milk, then add 4 cups of cheese and Cajun seasoning.
- Combine and Bake: Mix noodles, peppers, and sausage with cheese sauce. Bake topped with cheese and paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
