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cajun mac and cheese

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Recipe by
Linda Cushmeyer
@Linda_Cushmeyer
Opelousas, LA

I found this recipe in Woman's Day magazine. I was lucky enough to have some smoked pork sausage from Louisiana in the freezer so didn't use kielbasa as stated in the recipe.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For cajun mac and cheese

  • 1 lb
    macaroni, elbow
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 1 md
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 4 oz
    low fat cream cheese
  • 2 tsp
    cajun seasoning (i use benoit's as it is salt-free)
  • 8 oz
    extra sharp cheddar, shredded (2 c)
  • 8 oz
    gruyere, shredded (2 c)
  • 13 oz
    package of kielbasa or smoked pork sausage

How To Make cajun mac and cheese

  • 1
    The original recipe calls for an oven temperature of 425 and baking for 10 to 12 minutes. I used an oven temperature of 350 and baked it 1/2 hour. Oil a shallow 3 qt. baking dish. I didn't bother oiling my large Pyrex bowl.
  • 2
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp.oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Thinly slice the kielbasa or smoked sausage. Brown the sausage, about 1 minute on each side. Remove from skillet.
  • 3
    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet over medium-low heat and cook onions, peppers, and garlic, covered, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • 4
    Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the cream cheese and Cajun seasoning until blended. Stir in the Cheddar and Gruyere and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • 5
    Toss the pasta with the cheese sauce and transfer to baking dish. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes at 425. (Or 1/2 hour at 350.)
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