Crawfish Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Crawfish Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup diced pancetta; 1/2 cup small diced onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons butter; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk or half-and-half; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1 pound cooked and peeled crawfish tails, with any fat; 1 pound orecchiette pasta, or small shell pasta, cooked al dente, drained; 4 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 4 ounces grated white Cheddar; 4 ounces grated Gruyere; 4 ounces grated fontina; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup diced pancetta
1/2 cup small diced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk or half-and-half
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 pound cooked and peeled crawfish tails, with any fat
1 pound orecchiette pasta, or small shell pasta, cooked al dente, drained
4 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
4 ounces grated white Cheddar
4 ounces grated Gruyere
4 ounces grated fontina
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Set a large, wide-mouthed 6-quart pot over medium heat.
3
Add the olive oil and pancetta to the pot and cook the pancetta until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add the butter and flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
6
Add the milk or half-and-half and whisk until smooth.
7
Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.
8
Season with the salt, white pepper, and nutmeg and cook for 3 minutes.
9
Add the crawfish to the pot and stir to combine.
10
Remove from the heat and fold in the cooked pasta and grated cheeses.
11
Stir to combine well.
12
Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish such as a 9 by 13-inch casserole.
13
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the Essence and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
14
Bake uncovered until golden brown and bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes.
15
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

941

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/3 cup diced pancetta, 1/2 cup small diced onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Mac and Cheese falls under the Seafood 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.

Crawfish Mac and Cheese

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