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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Egg Free ยป Cajun Mac and Cheese

    Cajun Mac and Cheese

    Published: Feb 13, 2017 ยท Updated: Jan 21, 2020 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

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    Liven up your macaroni and cheese with spices, sausage, and shrimp in this deliciously cheesy Cajun Mac and Cheese dish

    Cajun Mac and Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    There's never a bad time for macaroni and cheese in my opinion. Like chicken pot pie, it's one of the best comfort foods you can find.

    I mean, mac and cheese is awesome. Shrimp and sausage are awesome. Veggies are awesome. Put them all together and you have tripled awesome.

    To be honest, I am flatout brain dead.

    Cajun Mac and Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    Remember how I was determined not to get sick?

    Well... I got really busy and only got 7.5 to 8 hours of sleep (I need a solid 9). Then I ran out of turmeric and ginger. I also didn't have time to make another batch of soup. Lo and behold, I got sick.

    So somewhere, along with my voice, my brain has gone missing. If you find my brain or my voice, please send it back to Solana Beach, CA please! I miss them.

    I should have some sort of witty banter to chat about with this tasty mac and cheese, but I'm completely out of ideas.

    Cajun Mac and Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    Instead of wasting your time, let's get right to that recipe:

    Cajun Mac and Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    Cajun Mac and Cheese

    Liven up your macaroni and cheese with spices, sausage, and shrimp in this deliciously cheesy, gluten free Cajun Mac and Cheese dish
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 6 ounces macaroni 1 3/4 cup dry
    • 2 ounces andouille sausage 1/2 cup sliced
    • 1 TBSP oil
    • 4 ounces shrimp 1 cup
    • 1 medium onion 1 1/4 cup, diced
    • 1 medium bell pepper 1 1/4 cup, diced
    • 2 stalks celery 1/2 cup, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp, minced
    • 1/2 tsp paprika
    • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
    • 1 TBSP cornstarch
    • 12 ounces milk 1 1/2 cup
    • 5 ounces cheddar cheese 1 1/4 cup, shredded
    • 1 ounce parmesan cheese 1/4 cup, shredded

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375*F.
    • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil pasta until al dente. Set aside.
    • Meanwhile, add the sausage to a dutch oven or large skillet with sides. Cook for about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
    • Add 1 teaspoon of oil and the shrimp to the dutch oven. Cook for 2 minutes per side, and set aside. (They will be slightly undercooked and that's ok. You don't want to overcook them)
    • Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the dutch oven along with the onions, bell pepper, and celery. Saute for 7 minutes.
    • Add garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt, nutmeg, and cornstarch to the dutch oven. And stir well. Continue stirring while you slowly add in the milk, stirring constantly. Once the milk has been incorporated, cook for two minutes, stirring very often until the mixture thickens. Add in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese along with the reserved sausage and shrimp. Stir until combined.
    • Transfer mixture to an 8 inch square baking dish (or leave in pot if oven-safe). Top with parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 cup cheddar. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Optional: broil for 1 to 2 minutes to brown the cheese a little more.
    • Remove from oven, and enjoy!

    Notes

    *You can alternately use an oven safe french or dutch oven to make the sauce, and bake it in the same to keep from having to wash multiple dishes.
    *Use mild sausage and/or cut back on the cayenne pepper for a more mild dish.
    *Recipe was tested using gluten free chickpea pasta (and nutrition facts were calculated with this, too). Any pasta will work
    *Based on this recipe
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo
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    Nutrition Facts
    Cajun Mac and Cheese
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 478 Calories from Fat 216
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 24g37%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 130mg43%
    Sodium 948mg41%
    Potassium 331mg9%
    Carbohydrates 37g12%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 33g66%
    Vitamin A 1805IU36%
    Vitamin C 42.2mg51%
    Calcium 530mg53%
    Iron 5.3mg29%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *

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    1. Regan @ Cabot Creamery says

      February 15, 2017 at 8:22 am

      Aw, feel better soon sweet friend. Mac and Cheese surely cures all!

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      • Meme says

        February 15, 2017 at 12:13 pm

        Thank you thank you!! I am on the upward trend of feeling better now woohoo!

        Reply

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