Description
Get ready to dive into a deliciously comforting and flavor-packed one-skillet meal! One-Skillet Smoky Cajun Sausage & Cheese Mac is the ultimate fusion of creamy, cheesy pasta and spicy Cajun-inspired sausage.
Ingredients
- Smoked sausage
- Elbow macaroni
- Cheddar cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Diced onions (optional)
- Diced bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
1. Sauté the sliced sausage in a large skillet until browned.
2. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in uncooked macaroni and Cajun seasoning.
4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
5. Stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and creamy.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot from the skillet.
Notes
You can customize this dish by swapping the smoked sausage for a plant-based or turkey sausage, using gluten-free pasta, or adjusting the Cajun seasoning based on your spice tolerance.
For a creamier texture, use half-and-half or milk instead of some chicken broth. Increase the Cajun seasoning for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75