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    Baked Crawfish Mac and Cheese

    November 30, 2016

    My baked crawfish mac and cheese is THE ultimate comfort food, I promise!

    A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors!

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    A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors!

    A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors!

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    But regardless of what the ground is like outside, comforting home cooking is the name of the game in the kitchen! Today I’m sharing my take on a recipe that classically defines comfort food: macaroni and cheese. My recipe for crawfish mac and cheese kicks it up a notch with tasty Southern flavors and beautifully mouthwatering crawfish!

    Related: Mom’s Chicken “Chicky” Pasta

    A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors!

    For this recipe, I made a traditional roux to start. I then used a handful of delicious spices to give it a Southern flavor twist, including cayenne, paprika, dried oregano and dried thyme. I love using spices because they are an easy way to pack a big flavor punch without extra calories. Score! After adding dairy and chicken stock and thickening up the sauce base, next comes the cheese! Here I wanted to pack a second flavor punch, and chose creamy gruyere and sharp cheddar cheese.

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    Next up the noodles get tossed with this beautiful sauce and cooked crawfish. Into the oven with a breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese topping for just under a half an hour and you’ve got a super tasty twist on a classic comfort food recipe!

    A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors!

    A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors!

    Related: Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

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    Related: Lemon Oregano Chicken Pasta with Sautéed Onions and Bell Peppers

    A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors!


    A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors!

    Now it’s your turn: what is your favorite twist on classic macaroni and cheese? Share with me by commenting below!

    Baked Crawfish Mac and Cheese
    2016-11-13 18:04:52
    Serves 4
    A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors!
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    Prep Time
    20 min
    Cook Time
    1 hr 10 min
    Total Time
    1 hr 30 min
    Prep Time
    20 min
    Cook Time
    1 hr 10 min
    Total Time
    1 hr 30 min
    Ingredients
    1. Nonstick cooking spray
    For crawfish
    1. 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
    2. 1 tbsp. olive oil
    3. 8 oz. frozen, cooked and peeled langostino (crawfish tails), thawed and drained
    4. 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
    5. ¼ cup white onion, minced
    6. 2 cloves garlic, minced
    7. 3 tbsp. white flour
    8. 1 tsp. paprika
    9. ½ tsp. cayenne
    10. ¼ tsp. dried oregano
    11. ¼ tsp. dried thyme
    12. 1 tsp. kosher salt
    13. ¼ cup white wine
    14. 2 cups milk
    15. 1 cup chicken stock
    16. 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
    17. 1 cup sharp cheddar, grated
    18. 8 oz. macaroni
    19. ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
    20. ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
    21. ¼ cup parsley, roughly chopped
    Instructions
    1. Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Spray a 9x13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    3. Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, sauté langostino for just 2-3 minutes until warmed through. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, discarding any liquid that remains in the pan.
    4. To make sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 6-8 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add flour and spices and stir until combined to create a roux. Deglaze the pan with white wine, stirring to combine. Add milk and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium-low and allow to simmer until thickened, about 16-18 minutes. Take sauce off the stove and add Gruyere and cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted completely.
    5. Meanwhile, cook pasta for 2-3 minute less than recommended cooking time. Drain and add to bowl with langostino. Add sauce to the bowl and stir until evenly coated. Transfer macaroni and cheese to prepared baking dish.
    6. In a small bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese until combined. Sprinkle over top of the macaroni and cheese. Cover baking dish with tin foil and bake in heated oven for 25 minutes. Remove tin foil and turn on broiler to high. Broil for 2-3 minutes until breadcrumb topping is crispy brown but not burnt. Serve with fresh parsley and a side salad. Enjoy!
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    A spicy southern take on a classic, this crawfish mac and cheese is super creamy and filled with delicious southern flavors!

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    2. VoucherCabin says

      August 29, 2022 at 5:45 am

      I’m wanting this BAKED CRAWFISH MAC AND CHEESE because it looks so delicious and appealing. Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic recipe…

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    3. homekitchenworld says

      April 11, 2022 at 5:23 am

      Its look like so yummy n attractive, i have a craving to eat this BAKED CRAWFISH MAC AND CHEESE. Thankyou so much to share this amazing recipe…

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