Cajun Mac and Cheese

Cajun Mac and Cheese in a white serving dish

This recipe has it all. Creamy pasta with the cajun POP of Andouille sausage and bell peppers. AND… you won’t get over how easy it is to make . Now I can’t take credit for this absolutely delicious recipe. This Cajun Mac and Cheese is one of the 113 great-tasting, easy-to-make recipes you can find in The Dairy Good Cookbook: Everyday Comfort Food from America’s Dairy Farm Families.

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Each chapter showcases one of six different types of dairy cows and profiles real-life dairy farm families from across the country who work hard every day to provide you with fresh, wholesome and nutritious milk and other dairy products. I loved reading about the Lucas and Alise Sjostrom, who left their big city jobs to chase their dreams of dairy farming. The Dairy Good Cookbook reconnects people with the people who produce their food.

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Cajun Mac and Cheese

Recipe from The Dairy Good Cookbook -Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC

  1. Melt the butter in an extra large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.cooking onions and bell peppers in a large skillet
  2. Add sausage and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are soft and the sausage begins to brown.stirring sausage, peppers and onions in a large skillet
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer until the cream has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.pouring cream into the pot
  4. Add the cheese and stir until melted and combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
    Add the cooked pasta and stir until all ingredients are well combined and the pasta is coated with sauce.adding shredded cheese to the pot
  5. Serve immediately topped with a sprinkling of green onions.Cajun Mac and Cheese in a serving bowl

This recipe is used with permission from The Dairy Good Cookbook, Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC.

5 from 9 votes

Cajun Mac and Cheese

Author Corey Valley
This Cajun Mac and Cheese recipe has it all. Creamy pasta with the cajun POP of Andouille sausage and bell peppers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 large yellow onions finely diced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cup finely diced bell peppers 2 cups
  • 1 cup sliced Andouille sausage
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound bow-tie pasta cooked according to package directions
  • 1/4 cups sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in an extra large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add sausage and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are soft and the sausage begins to brown.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer until the cream has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cheese and stir until melted and combined. Season with salt and black pepper. Add the cooked pasta and stir until all ingredients are well combined and the pasta is coated with sauce.
  • Serve immediately topped with a sprinkling of green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 883kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3298IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 2mg

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82 Comments

  1. Lasagna and Baked Ziti celebrate my love of dairy. My dad’s side of the family is Italian and he always made these dishes for our occasions. I now make these dishes for our special events because they are delicious and feed a lot of people.

  2. Julie Wood says:

    5 stars
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  3. steve weber says:

    We make our famous homemade ice cream shakes after church every Sunday on in the hot summer Wisconsin heat.

  4. rachel cartucci says:

    5 stars
    Home made mac and cheese is a wonderful food that the ladies in my family make very week. They always baked the mac and cheese so it would have a tasty crust on top. I have such fond memories of family meals.

    1. rachel cartucci says:

      I meant to say very well not very week…LOL

  5. Growing up, my grandma lived in Georgia and when I was little, the first recipe she taught me to make was cheesy mashed potatoes with whole milk. We make these potatoes every Christmas in honor of her. Over the years, our family has modified the recipe by adding bacon or garlic to the potatoes, but they are still as cheesy as ever. We now call these potatoes Granny Potatoes!

  6. My mom’s turkey meat lasagna is a recipe that we’ve enjoyed for years. When I got married, she included the recipe in a box for me to try out in my new home.