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How to Make Creole Macaroni and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Creole Macaroni and Cheese is a delicious and flavorful twist on the classic comfort food. This dish takes the traditional mac and cheese to a whole new level with the addition of spicy and savory Creole seasonings. With its rich and creamy cheese sauce, tender macaroni, and a touch of heat from the Creole spices, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.

This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing side d...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup andouille sausage, diced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  • In a small pan, cook the andouille sausage over medium heat until done. Set aside. In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs, and stir to coat. Cool, and then mix in Parmesan. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Saute onions and celery until translucent. Transfer to a bowl.
  • In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, to make a white roux. Try not to let the roux brown at all, it should be white. Mix in paprika and mustard, then stir in milk. Bring to boil over medium heat, then add Gruyere and Cheddar cheeses. Simmer, stirring often, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 in pan, or similar sized casserole dish. Transfer cooked macaroni to the dish, and toss in the andouille sausage and sauteed vegetables. Stir in the cheese mixture. Sprinkle the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust turns golden brown.

    • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 656mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 435mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 292mg

    Categories

    Main recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Southern recipes
    Creole recipes
    Cheese recipes