Cajun mac and cheese isn’t just a side dish it’s the perfect weeknight meal. Creamy mac and cheese mixed with andouille sausage, peppers and cajun style seasoning.
Looking to add some excitement to your dinner routine? Look no further than cajun mac and cheese – the perfect combination of Southern comfort food with a spicy kick!
Imagine a creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese infused with the bold flavors of Cajun spices – a blend of garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and more. Each bite offers a delicious balance of rich, velvety cheese and a hint of heat that will leave you craving for more.
Don’t let the simplicity of this dish fool you – the combination of the creamy cheese sauce and the bold Cajun spices mixed with the peppers and sausage creates a dish that’s anything but ordinary. So, meet me in the kitchen because this cajun mac and cheese is perfect for the next quick dinner recipe.
How To Make Cajun Mac And Cheese
Ingredients needed
- Macaroni pasta
- Andouille sausage
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Onion
- Green bell pepper
- Cajun seasoning
- Evaporated milk
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
Quick tips before starting the recipe
- You can swap the meat out for whatever you want with this recipe. Chicken works great in the place of the sausage. You can even go with ground beef and make it more of a hamburger helper style meal.
- Be careful with the heat when cooking. Allow the pan or pot to cool a bit when going from sautéing the veggies to adding in the flour and dairy. Too much heat will cause the dairy to curdle and give you a very gritty, grainy cajun mac and cheese.
- For the best texture, grate your own cheese and do not use pre-shredded cheese.
Making the cajun mac and cheese recipe
- To start, prep all the ingredients before starting. Then, brown the sausage on medium high heat. Once the sausage is seared, remove then add in the onion and green bell pepper.
- Cook the veggies until soft, and browning a little. Next, lower the heat to medium and add in the butter. Once the butter is melted, add in the flour then cook the flour with the veggies for about 2-3 minutes.
- Now, slowly add in the evaporated milk, little by little while mixing. Once all the milk is added slowly pour in the heavy cream as well.
- Season the cream sauce with the cajun season and continue stirring as it thickens. Gradually start to add the cheese into the sauce. Once the cheese has been added and its melted, turn off the heat and fold in the sausage. Taste the cheese sauce for seasoning.
- Lastly, cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain the macaroni when finished and toss directly into the cheese sauce. Allow the macaroni to sit in the sauce at least 5 minutes before serving to soak up some of the sauce. Serve and enjoy.
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Cajun Mac And Cheese
Ingredients
- 12 once pack of andouille sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 12 ounce evaporated milk
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning (add more to taste)
- 8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese (makes 2 cups)
- 8 ounce mozzarella cheese (makes 2 cups)
- 16 ounce macaroni elbow, dry
Instructions
- To start, prep all the ingredients before starting. Then, brown the sausage on medium high heat. Once the sausage is seared, remove then add in the onion and green bell pepper.
- Cook the veggies until soft, and browning a little. Next, lower the heat to medium and add in the butter. Once the butter is melted, add in the flour then cook the flour with the veggies for about 2-3 minutes.
- Now, slowly add in the evaporated milk, little by little while mixing. Once all the milk is added slowly pour in the heavy cream as well.
- Season the cream sauce with the cajun season and continue stirring as it thickens. Gradually start to add the cheese into the sauce. Once the cheese has been added and its melted, turn off the heat and fold in the sausage. Taste the cheese sauce for seasoning.
- Lastly, cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain the macaroni when finished and toss directly into the cheese sauce. Allow the macaroni to sit in the sauce at least 5 minutes before serving to soak up some of the sauce. Serve and enjoy.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.