Description
Indulge in the spicy goodness of Cajun Mac and Cheese, a perfect blend of creamy cheese sauce, Cajun-seasoned sausage, and peppers, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 and 1/2 cups uncooked elbow noodle pasta
For the Sauce:
- 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 Noodles: Boil the elbow noodles, then cook the sausages and peppers.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, add flour and milk, then stir in cheese and Cajun seasoning.
- Combine and Bake: Mix noodles, sausages, peppers, and sauce, top with cheese, and bake until golden.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more Cajun seasoning.
- Watch the dish closely under the broiler to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
