Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Chili Pepper Madness · by Mike Hultquist★ 4.9 (8)

Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe

NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 41%·PRO 72%
CARBS 68G33% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC54G OTHER10G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 46G50% OF CAL
24G SAT22G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Ultra-creamy mac and cheese with smoked sausage and Cajun spices. Comfort food at its best, made on the stovetop or baked with breadcrumb topping.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni (or any short-cut pasta)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces andouille sausage (sliced)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped (you can use red, orange, or yellow - use jalapenos for spicier))
  • 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for greasing the baking dish, if baking)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (or use Creole seasoning)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 3½ to 4 cups whole milk (room temp or warmed)
  • 4 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded pepperjack (or use more cheddar or Monterrey jack)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
PREP
20M
SODIUM
1115MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.