Cajun Mac Cheese with Andouille Sausage Delight
Cajun Mac Cheese with Andouille Sausage is a lavish experience that elicits a symphony of flavors…
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g(14 oz) elbow macaroni
- 300 g(10 oz) Andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 3 tbspunsalted butter
- 3 tbspall-purpose flour
- 720ml (3 cups) whole milk
- 200 g(7 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 100 g(3.5 oz) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 60 g(2 oz) smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- 1/2 tspgarlic powder
- 1/2 tsponion powder
- 1 tbspCajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tspsmoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 60 g(1/2 cup) panko breadcrumbs
- 30 g(1/4 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbspunsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbspchopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease a large baking dish…
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, and add the elbow macaroni…
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sliced Andouille sausage…
- With the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat…
- Once the cheese is luscious and smooth, stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder…
- Next, add the cooked macaroni and browned Andouille sausage to the cheese sauce…
- In a separate small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese…
- Place the assembled dish in your preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes…
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and simply reheated, making it perfect for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Protein: 25 g