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: 3 cups dried tricolor macaroni (12oz) or 3 cups plain elbow macaroni (12oz); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8oz); 4 ounces American cheese, cubed; ¾ cup chopped sweet onion; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ cup sliced green onion; 1 cup chopped green peppers, and or sweet red pepper; 12 ounces evaporated milk; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 2 teaspoons bottled hot pepper sauce; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 cups dried tricolor macaroni (12oz) or 3 cups plain elbow macaroni (12oz)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8oz)
4 ounces American cheese, cubed
¾ cup chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup sliced green onion
1 cup chopped green peppers, and or sweet red pepper
12 ounces evaporated milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons bottled hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside.
3
In a large saucepan cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
4
Return to saucepan.
5
Stir in cheddar and American cheeses; set aside.
6
In a medium skillet cook sweet onion and garlic in butter until tender.
7
Stir in green onions and sweet peppers.
8
Cook and stir 1 minute more; stir in onion mixture into pasta-cheese mixture.
9
Spoon into prepared baking dish; set aside.
10
In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, flour, mustard, hot pepper sauce, paprika, and salt until smooth; pour evenly over pasta mixture in baking dish.
11
Bake, covered, 20 minutes.
12
Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes more or until bubbly and heated through.
13
Let stand 5 minutes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups dried tricolor macaroni (12oz) or 3 cups plain elbow macaroni (12oz), 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8oz), 4 ounces American cheese, cubed, ¾ cup chopped sweet onion, 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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