Tag: Gouda Cheese

Cajun Mac and Cheese

I love a classic mac and cheese. But I also love a spin on a classic, like this recipe for Cajun Mac and Cheese!

This Cajun Mac and Cheese recipe is made of elbow pasta with onions, bell peppers, celery, and andouille sausage, baked in a creamy, spiced cheese sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 (16 oz) box elbow pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 (12 oz – 16 oz) package Andouille sausage, chopped
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 4 oz cubed sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz cubed gouda cheese

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Smoky Bacon Topped Mac and Cheese

Note: I was sent samples of Bear Mountain BBQ Wood Pellets in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone.

I’m going to keep the yummy smoked recipes going because, well, I can! This recipe for Smoky Bacon Topped Mac and Cheese would be a perfect make ahead dish to bring to your next barbecue.

The Bacon highlights the smoky flavor, but if you want to keep it vegetarian, just omit it!

This recipe is basically my Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe with a few adjustments to make it ready for some smoker action!

Ingredients:

  • 1 to 2 cups pellets, like Bear Mountain BBQ’s Gourmet BBQ Pellets
  • 1/2 an onion, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 3/4 cups 2% milk
  • 1 box uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded gouda cheese
  • 1/2 lb bacon, cooked
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

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