Cajun Mac and Cheese
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
661 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cajun Mac and Cheese
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Cajun Mac and Cheese is pasta with andouille, onion, and red bell pepper coated in a spicy Cajun sauce with sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese. It is a comforting dish bursting with flavors in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces cavatappi pasta
- 1 ring andouille sausage sliced on the diagonal into ¼-inch slices, 13.9 ounces
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 small red bell pepper seeded, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick / 113 g
- ½ cup all-purpose flour 62.5 g
- 3 cups whole milk room temperature, 735 g
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated, 56.5 g
- parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, draining the rest. Set aside.
- To a large Dutch oven (13-quart) or heavy bottom pot over medium heat, add andouille sausage. Cook until browned, 7-9 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once done, remove the andouille from the pot. Set aside.
- To the pot, add onion and pepper. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute. Remove from the pot. Set aside with the andouille.
- In the pot, melt the butter, and stir, scraping up the browned bits in the pan. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly for 3-5 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened.
- Add Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat. Add both cheeses and ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Stir to melt the cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta, andouille, and cooked vegetables. Stir to combine. Add more pasta water, as needed, to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
661kcal
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 661 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 661kcal | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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