Best Jambalaya Mac And Cheese Recipes

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JAMBALAYA-STYLE MAC AND CHEESE



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Explore this delicious Creole Mac and Cheese recipe! Make this flavorful jambalaya-inspired mac and cheese for a dish which everyone will enjoy.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. (about 2/3 of 13-1/2-oz. pkg.) OSCAR MAYER Natural Uncured Turkey Sausage, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tsp. salt-free Creole seasoning
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup butter
1 cup milk
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook Macaroni as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, sausage, onions and seasonings; stir. Cook 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Drain macaroni. Add to chicken mixture along with the Cheese Sauce Mix and butter; cook and stir 1 min. or until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add milk and VELVEETA; stir. Cook 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 21 g

JAMBALAYA MAC AND CHEESE



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How to make Jambalaya Mac and Cheese

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half (can substitute whole milk)
1 tbsp cajun seasoning, preferably Tony's
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 links andouille sausage, sliced
1 lb cellentani pasta, or any type of short cut pasta, cooked one minute less than package instructions
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, preferable panko
Olive oil
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  • Coat a saute pan with olive oil over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is nicely browned. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic, season with salt, and let cook for another 5 - 7 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat.
  • In a separate pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add flour and whisk it into the butter to create a roux. Let this cook for about a minute, then whisk in the half and half. Let this come to a simmer and thicken, then turn off the heat. Add in cajun seasoning, and slowly stir in the cheese about 1/2 cup at a time.
  • Combine the sausage mixture into the cheese sauce, and then add the cooked pasta. Stir to combine everything, then transfer to an oven-safe casserole dish. Top with parm and breadcrumbs, drizzle the top with olive oil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

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