Cajun Mac & Cheese

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Preparation

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain & set aside.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add peppers, sausage & Cajun seasoning. Sauté 4-5 minutes, or until peppers are soft & sausage is browned. Remove from skillet & set aside.
Return skillet to stove, reducing heat to medium. Add flour & stir continuously 1 minute. Slowly add milk to skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Add in peppers, sausage & pasta. Mix well & serve

Top with diced green onions, paprika or breadcrumbs for additional toppings!

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6 servings per recipe
Serving size	(249g)

Amount per serving
Calories

370

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 780mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars	0%
Protein 22g
Vitamin D 1mcg	6%
Calcium 378mg	30%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 238mg	6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.