Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni or any short pasta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
8 ounces cheddar cheese
3/4 cup half and half
Instructions
1- First, cook the pasta al dente in boiling water as per the package instructions to ensure it has the right texture.
2- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter over low heat and whisk in the Cajun seasoning for that signature flavor.
3- Next, add the grated cheddar cheese and half and half to the butter mixture, heating gently while whisking until it forms a smooth, creamy sauce.
4- Once the pasta is drained, combine it with the sauce and stir over heat for 1 to 3 minutes until it thickens just right.
5- Boil a pot of water and cook 8 ounces of elbow macaroni until al dente.
6- Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a pan over low heat.
7- Whisk in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
8- Add 8 ounces of grated cheddar cheese and 3/4 cup of half and half, stirring until smooth.
9- Mix the drained pasta into the sauce and heat for 1-3 minutes.
10- Serve it hot for the best taste.
Last Step:
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🧀 Use block cheese and grate it yourself for a creamier sauce that melts better than pre-shredded cheese
🌶️ Adjust Cajun seasoning based on its saltiness and spice level – taste and add more if needed
🥛 Keep leftovers moist by adding extra half and half or milk when reheating, and store in airtight container for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 463
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 85