Cajun Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Bourbon St. Cafes Cajun Mac & Cheese Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 8 cups penne pasta; 1 lb alligator meat; 1 lb Andouille sausage; 2 tbs olive oil; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 4 tbs butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups milk; 8 oz cream cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 bunch green onions

Inspired by Bourbon St. Cafe

Time1h

Serves6

Blackened Alligator and Andouille Sausage in a Creamy Three Cheese Sauce and Penne Pasta with a Toasted Parmesan and Bread Crumb Topping

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Ingredients

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Cajun Mac & Cheese Ingredients

8 cups Penne pasta

1 lb alligator meat

1 lb Andouille sausage

2 tbs olive oil

2 tsp Cajun seasoning

4 tbs Butter

1 cup 00 bread flour

4 cups Milk

8 oz Cream cheese

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup bread crumbs

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 bunch Green onions

Method

Cooking Instructions

Cook the Pasta

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Alligator and Sausage

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the alligator meat and Andouille sausage. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Make the Cheese Sauce

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Combine Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cheese sauce, and the cooked alligator and sausage. Stir until well combined.

Prepare Topping

In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a little olive oil. Stir until the bread crumbs are evenly coated.

Bake the Dish

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Garnish and Serve

Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions before serving.