What better way to enjoy a taste of New Orleans than this Cajun crawfish mac and cheese? Every spoonful is Cajun comfort food at its finest.
Macaroni Butter Panko crumbs Garlic Flour Heavy cream Whole milk Cajun seasoning Dijon mustard Cheddar Gouda Gruyère Crawfish tails
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Whisk in the flour. Continue to whisk constantly for about three minutes.
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Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to create a smooth mixture. Season with Cajun seasoning and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer.
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Turn off the heat. Stir in half the cheddar, Gouda and Gruyère until the cheese melts and becomes one cohesive mixture.
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Once the cheese sauce is nice and smooth, stir the cooked elbow macaroni and cooked crawfish tails.
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Layer the crawfish Mac and cheese with the remaining shredded cheeses in a baking dish. Sprinkle with panko. Bake in the oven until hot and bubbly on the sides.
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Whether you're celebrating Mardi Gras or just crave some Cajun flavors, you'll love every bite of this decadent crawfish mac and cheese!
Well, that's what I call comfort food! This is a great recipe! We love cajun flavors, and getting to try this crawfish mac and cheese is a treat.