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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Mac and Cheese
Cajun seasoned mac and cheese with shrimp and sausage.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 1h👤 kevin📖 closetcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- pan
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
pasta (such as macaroni) (gluten-free for gluten-free)1 pound
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the shrimp, seasoned with the cajun seasoning, and cook until cooked, about ⏱️ 2 minutes per side, before setting aside.
oil1 tablespooncajun seasoning1 tablespoon
3
Add the sausage to the pan and cook, before setting aside.
4
Add the butter to the pan, let it melt and start to bubble, add the onion, peppers, and celery and cook until tender, about ⏱️ 7-10 minutes.
butter2 tablespoonsonion, diced1
5
Add the garlic and cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
cajun seasoning1 tablespoon
6
Sprinkle in the flour and cook, mixing, until until it turns a light golden brown, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
7
Add the milk, mix, bring just to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes.
milk2 cups
8
Mix in the cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese and cream cheese and cook, mixing, until the cheese melts into the sauce.
cheddar cheese, shredded1 cupcup cheddar cheese, shredded1/2monterey jack cheese, shredded1 cupcream cheese, warmed4 ounces
9
Mix in the cooked and drained pasta, shrimp and sausage and optionally pour into a large oven safe pan.
pasta (such as macaroni) (gluten-free for gluten-free)1 pound
10
Melt the butter in a pan, mix in the breadcrumbs and set aside.
butter2 tablespoons
11
Sprinkle the cheese onto the mac and cheese followed by the breadcrumbs before baking in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the breadcrumbs are lightly golden brown, about ⏱️ 15 minute.
Nutrition Facts
calories
Calories 577
fat Content
Fat 37g
fiber Content
Fiber 3g
sugar Content
Sugars 7g
sodium Content
Sodium 752mg
protein Content
Protein 27g
trans Fat Content
Trans 0.5g
cholesterol Content
Cholesterol 129mg
carbohydrate Content
Carbs 56g
saturated Fat Content
Saturated 18g
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