Cajun Baked Mac n Cheese

Everyone loves a good homestyle macaroni and cheese recipe. This Cajun Baked Mac n Cheese has that same traditional flavor but with a little Cajun flare!

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Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 min or less, buttermilk, cajun, cheddar jack, creamy, easy, Mac n Cheese, mozzarella, oven baked

Servings: servings

Calories: 419kcal

Ingredients

8 oz macaroni noodles cooked to Al Dente
8 oz sharp cheddar jack cheese shredded
4 oz mozzarella shredded
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp AP flour
1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
1/4 tsp salt more to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400F.
In a medium-sized pot, cook the macaroni noodles per the box's directions until al dente.
Start making a roux by whisking the butter and flour together for 1-2 minutes in a deep skillet over low-medium heat. Once it thickens, pour in the buttermilk and whisk to combine with the roux.
Let it cook and thicken for 2-3 minutes, and then toss in your Cajun seasoning and 1/4 tsp of salt. Give it a good mix to combine everything.
Add half of the sharp cheddar jack cheese and all the mozzarella cheese and mix until combined. Let the cheese melt with the cream sauce for 3-4 minutes over low heat.
Once it's melted pour in your cooked and drained macaroni noodles and fold them into the cheese sauce to coat. Season with some salt to taste.
Get a casserole dish, pour in the macaroni, cover with the remaining sharp cheddar jack cheese, and sprinkle a pinch of Cajun seasoning on top for extra flavor. Put it in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.

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