Cajun Crawfish Mac and Cheese
Creamy Cajun inspired macaroni and cheese loaded with andouille sausage, and crawfish.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 16 oz. box large elbow pasta
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 4 multi colored bell peppers chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ lb crawfish meat thawed
- ½ cup unsalted sweet cream butter softened
- ½ cup flour
- 4 cup half & half
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz block Cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 oz block pepper Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, then set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausage, onion, and chopped peppers.
- Cook until the sausage has begun to brown and the vegetables are tender.
- Add in the garlic, and stir the mixture.
- Once the sausage and vegetables are done, remove from the pan, and place on a plate.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet. Once melted, whisk in the flour,
- Gradually whisk in the half & half.
- Increase the heat to a medium-high while whisking constantly for about 4 minutes or until it starts to become thick
- Whisk in the cajun seasoning.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheeses until well combined.
- Start adding in the pasta, sausage, crawfish, and pepper mixture. Fold in until well combined.
- Transfer this dish to a large cast iron skillet and place into the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Serve, and enjoy!