Spicy Crawfish Mac and Cheese
Creamy one-pan pasta loaded with crawfish, sharp cheddar, and a kick of Cajun spice. Ready in 18 minutes—no bake required.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 658
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2
In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add crawfish and Cajun seasoning, stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Pour in milk and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar until melted and smooth, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Return pasta to the pot. Toss well, adding pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce coats each piece.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and extra Cajun spice if needed. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon or whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- colander
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