Southern Mac & Cheese with Andouille and Peppers

60

Minutes Prep Time

60

Minutes Cook Time

4

Servings

INGREDIENTS

MAC AND CHEESE

1 qt heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
1 cup local Andouille sausage
½ cup diced sweet onion
¼ cup diced red pepper
¼ cup diced green pepper
2 tablespoons serrano pepper
2 tablespoons poblano pepper
2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 oz sliced or shredded pepper jack cheese
2 oz sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz sliced or shredded cheddar cheese
2 oz sliced or shredded swiss cheese
1 block boursin cheese 5.2 oz
2 tablespoons Cajun spice (see recipe on right)
1 cup shredded cheddar blend
½ cup green onion
¼ cup sour cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lbs elbow macaroni

CHEF TRAVIS’ CAJUN SPICE

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon granulated onion

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Heat a sauce pan over medium heat, add Andouille Sausage, cook until golden brown

3. Remove sausage, add half the butter & add onion, red/green pepper & Cajun spice: allow to cook for 1-2 minutes

4. Add Serrano, Poblano & Jalapeno peppers: allow to cook for 1 minute

5. Add heavy cream & whole milk and bring to a simmer **Chefs tip

6. Layer in pepper jack, mozzarella, cheddar, swiss & boursin. ***Chefs tip

7. Stir in heavy cream and whole milk; allow to simmer (do not boil).

8. Fold in each cheese one by one until fully incorporated.

9. Add Sour Cream & the rest of the butter.

10. Mixture should have thickened and taken on a sauce consistency

11. Prepare cast iron skillet (rub sides with butter or use pan spray)

12. In large mixing bowl combine elbow macaroni and cheese sauce, mix well

13. Add macaroni mixture to cast iron pan

14. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes, internal temperature should be at 165 degrees for 15 seconds.

15. Remove from oven, add shredded cheddar blend

16. Bake for an additional 2-3 minutes or until cheese has completely melted and is golden brown

17. Remove from oven, add parsley & green onions

18. Serve & enjoy!

Pasta recipe: Fill a medium sauce pan with water and bring to a full rolling boil. Add pasta. Stir while returning to a brisk boil. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until pasta is tender. Strain pasta in a colander and shock pasta with ice and cold water.

NOTES

Chefs Tip: Do not boil the heavy cream/milk mixture Chefs Tip: Allow each cheese to fully incorporate before adding the next.