Cajun Mac & Cheese | Delish

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and return to pot.

Meanwhile, in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add bell peppers and onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 5 minutes, then stir in garlic. Add andouille sausage, shrimp, 2 tablespoons green onions, 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning and cook until shrimp is pink, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer mixture to a plate.

Make cheese sauce: Melt butter in skillet. Add flour and whisk until golden, then add milk and simmer until thickened, 2 minutes. Add remaining Cajun seasoning and 1 cup each cheddar and Monterey jack and stir until melted and combined.

Add cooked pasta and shrimp mixture and toss until combined. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and Monterey jack.

In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, melted butter, remaining green onions, and a pinch of salt.

Scatter bread crumbs on top of mac ’n cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bread crumbs golden, 15 minutes.

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