20-Min Cajun Crawfish Mac & Cheese
Creamy, spicy one-pot pasta loaded with tender crawfish and sharp cheddar — no bake required. Comes together in 20 minutes with a pinch of cayenne and Old Bay for pure Cajun comfort.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a large skillet over high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente, ~8 minutes, then drain.
Step 2
Return skillet to medium heat with 2 tbsp butter. Add diced onion and cook until softened, ~3 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in cheddar until melted and smooth, ~2 minutes.
Step 4
Add crawfish, cooked pasta, Old Bay, and cayenne. Toss to coat and warm through until crawfish is hot, ~2 minutes.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot in bowls, spooning sauce over top.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- colander
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