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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Crawfish
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 2
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the Cheeses
Remove from heat and stir in the sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Stir in the hot sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Combine Ingredients
- 6
Mix in Crawfish and Pasta
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce. Gently fold in the cooked crawfish tails until evenly distributed.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix until the breadcrumbs are well coated.
Bake
- 8
Assemble and Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the pasta. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
