Crawfish Mac n Cheese

Crawfish Mac and Cheese is rich, cheesy, and spicy. Crawfish adds a lovely surprise to this favorite comfort food recipe. For a taste of the Big Easy, make a big batch today! Crawfish Mac and Cheese New Orleans Recipe For a delicious and comforting twist on two classic Southern dishes, try Crawfish Mac and Cheese! This rich and creamy dish features succulent crawfish, a blend of creamy cheeses, and a golden, crunchy topping for a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish that is sure to please. Crawfish are native to Louisiana. In the southern U.S., they have like most people have shrimp boils. Crawfish are also a staple in , gumbo, and etouffee. Southern Comfort Food ‘Mud bugs’, as crawfish are called sometimes, take a little work to peel. However, they’re well worth the trouble. These little nuggets are similar in taste and texture to lobster. Additionally, crawfish pairs perfectly with the smoky bacon, gooey cheese, zesty Cajun seasoning, and pasta. You’re going to love this super-indulgent seafood pasta recipe. I’m sure outside the South, there aren’t many people that eat crawfish. Maybe, they don’t even know what they are! Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters. They’re in season during the spring, but you can buy frozen crawfish all year. Shrimp, especially Royal Red Shrimp, is a good substitution if you can’t get crawfish for this recipe. Creamy Crawfish Mac and Cheese Mac and cheese is classic comfort food. Adding crawfish takes this seafood pasta recipe to an all-time high. Use fresh or frozen crawfish. I find the peeled crawfish tails in the freezer section of my local grocer. First, I made a traditional roux using the grease from the bacon. Next, I threw in cajun spices to give it a Southern flavor. I then gave the recipe a flavor punch with Monterrey Jack and sharp cheddar cheese. Finally, I topped it with buttery breadcrumbs for a little crunch and texture. *Note: I first published this recipe on Call Me PMc on April 4, 2012. I recently updated the post with new photos and simplified the recipe instructions. Other Gourmet Mac and Cheese Recipes I highly recommend you grab this flat whisk. It’s the best whisk for making bechamel or any sauce or gravy in a pan. Decadent Crawfish Mac and Cheese Full of bacon, cheese and zesty flavor, my Decadent Crawfish Mac and Cheese is a decadent treat! Author: Paula Want to save recipes? Create an account or login & then you can use the “Save Recipe” button when viewing a recipe to save it to your Recipe Box. You can access your saved recipes on any device and generate a shopping list for recipes in your collections. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Add 1 teaspoon salt to 1 quart water in a medium size pot.Bring to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the package directions to the al dente stage. Drain and set aside.Meanwhile, cook bacon. Crumble Set aside.In the skillet that bacon was cooked, melt butter on medium heat.Add onions and cook 2 minutes.Add 2 Tablespoon flour and cook 1 minute.Add half and half and whisk to prevent clumps.Add Cajun seasoning and crawfish tails and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crawfish are heated through.Add cheeses and stir until melted.Fold pasta and half of the bacon into cheese sauce, careful not to break pasta.I transfered to smaller serving dishes, but you could leave in one large skillet. Top with remaining bacon and bread crumbs. With oven on broil, place in oven and toast, watching carefully, until breadcrumbs are golden.Remove garnish with green onions slices. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 1mg Tried this recipe?Please take a moment to comment letting me know how you liked it & consider giving it a 5 star rating. I love hearing from you! Do you have questions about the saving recipes to your Recipe Box?Visit Recipe Box FAQ!