louisiana cowboy baked macaroni

How To Make louisiana cowboy baked macaroni

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• 2

  Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Add crumbled bacon and 1 cup crushed barbecue potato chips; mix well.
• 3

  Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
• 4

  Heat canola oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced banana peppers and saute for 5 minutes until tender.
• 5

  Stir in creole seasoning, onion soup mix, garlic powder and creole mustard/brown sugar. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 6

  In a large saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat. Combine heavy cream, milk, cream cheese, half and half and shredded sharp cheddar and gouda cheese; stir together and simmer for 6 minutes until thickened and the cheese melts.
• 7

  Reduced to low heat.
• 8

  Add cooked macaroni and sauteed banana peppers mixture. Mix well until combined. Remove from heat.
• 9

  Spoon evenly into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining crushed barbecue potato chips.
• 10

  Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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