Creamy Cajun Mac and Cheese

Pasta la vista baby! Check out this Creamy Cajun Mac and Cheese - simple and delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 bag pasta of your choice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt and cook the bag of Pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, strain and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add one stick of butter, diced onions, diced peppers, minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning. Sauté until tender.
3. Whisk in flour and cook for two more minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Once thickened, stir in heavy cream, remaining tablespoon of Slap Ya Mama Original Cajun Seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Take the skillet off the heat and mix in cheddar and pepper jack cheeses. Fold in the cooked pasta.
6. Scoop mac n’ cheese into bowls and enjoy!

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Slap Ya Mama