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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Mac and Cheese

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A warm and savory Cajun-inspired mac and cheese featuring shrimp, andouille sausage, and a blend of creamy cheeses.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (such as macaroni)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, diced
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the shrimp seasoned with cajun seasoning, and cook until cooked, about 2 minutes per side before setting aside.
  3. Add the diced sausage to the pan and cook until browned, before setting aside.
  4. Add the butter to the pan, let it melt and start to bubble, then add the onion, peppers, and celery, and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic and cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  6. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, mixing, until it turns a light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add the milk, mix, bring just to a simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Mix in the cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, and cream cheese and cook, mixing, until the cheese melts into the sauce.
  9. Mix in the cooked and drained pasta, shrimp, and sausage, and optionally pour into a large oven-safe pan.
  10. Melt the butter in a pan, mix in the breadcrumbs, and set aside.
  11. Sprinkle the cheese onto the mac and cheese followed by the breadcrumbs before baking in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the breadcrumbs are lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Notes

Adjust spice levels according to your taste preference. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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