Cheesy creole-style mac - n - cheese
By
sherry monfils
@smonfils
1
I love the spiciness of this casserole, it really kicks in the other flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 oz
- elbow macaroni
- 1 c
- chopped andouille sausage
- 4 Tbsp
- butter
- 3/4 c
- breadcrumbs
- 1/2 c
- grated parmesan cheese
- 1
- onion, chopped
- 2
- chopped celery stalks
- 1 Tbsp
- flour
- 1/2 tsp
- paprika
- 1/2 tsp
- mustard
- 1-1/2 c
- milk
- 1 c
- grated gruyere cheese, or swiss cheese, shredded
- 1-1/2 c
- reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
How to Make Cheesy creole-style mac - n - cheese
- 1Heat 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.
- 2Place 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.
- 3In 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.
