Cajun Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Cajun Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups large Elbow macaroni noodles (uncooked); 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup flour; pinch of nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 Onion chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste); 1 jalepeno or green chili finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon Oregano (dried); 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup yellow cheddar cheese; 1/2 smoked cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup yogurt (labneh); 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 parmesean; 1/4 teaspoon Paprika

Servings: persons

2 cups large Elbow macaroni noodles (uncooked)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
pinch of nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
1 jalepeno or green chili finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
2 cups milk
1/2 cup yellow cheddar cheese
1/2 smoked cheddar cheese
1/2 cup yogurt (labneh)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 parmesean
1/4 teaspoon Paprika

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1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain and return to pot.
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2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of butter and cook onion, garlic and jalepeno until softened, about four minutes. Add remaining butter. When melted, add flour forming a roux. Add salt, and pepper; nutmeg, cayenne and oregano. stir until well blended. Gradually stir in milk until blended. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened, about two minutes. Add cheddar cheeses and stir until melted. Remove from heat stir in yogurt.
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3. Stir creamy sauce into cooked macaroni. then pour into a casserole dish.
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Taste and add spices as needed.
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4. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese on top and sprinkle with paprika.
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5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350(F) for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

812

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups large Elbow macaroni noodles (uncooked), 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup flour, pinch of nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Cajun Mac And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Mac And Cheese

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