cheesy creole-style mac - n - cheese

(1 RATING)
44 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Apr 29, 2012

I love the spiciness of this casserole, it really kicks in the other flavors.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup chopped andouille sausage
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 2 - chopped celery stalks
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 1-1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup grated gruyere cheese, or swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1-1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • - salt & pepper to taste

How To Make cheesy creole-style mac - n - cheese

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish w/ cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed, drain. In small saucepan, cook chopped sausage over medium heat until done.
  • Step 2
    Place sausage in a bowl and set aside. In same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs. Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan cheese. In another pan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Saute onions and celery until soft. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Step 3
    In same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Mix in paprika and mustard. Stir in milk. Bring to a boil. Add cheeses. Simmer, stirring for 10 mins. Season w/ salt and pepper. Transfer macaroni to baking dish. Toss in sausage. Stir in cheese mix. Sprinkle casserole w/ breadcrumbs. Bake 20 mins, or until crust is golden brown.

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