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Cajun Mac and Cheese is a flavourful pasta recipe loaded with bacon, sweet potato, red bell peppers, Cajun seasoning, cheddar and Monterey Jack.

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Cajun Mac and Cheese is an easy weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will love.

This cheesy pasta has a bit of a kick but is not too spicy.

This macaroni and cheese recipe takes about forty-five minutes from start to finish and serves four people.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this dish, I started by cooking some macaroni noodles according to the directions on the package.

Then I drained the noodles and set them aside.

While the noodles were cooking I chopped up some bacon.

I added the chopped bacon to a non stick skillet over medium-high heat.

I spread the pieces of bacon out so that they would cook evenly.

I left the bacon to cook, stirring and flipping occasionally, until it was nicely browned and crispy.

Then I used a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.

I added some diced sweet potato, diced onions and diced red bell peppers to the skillet with the bacon grease.

I stirred well and cooked the vegetables for five minutes.

Then I added some canned corn to the skillet.

I stirred well again.

I added some Cajun seasoning and salt to the skillet.

I stirred until all of the veggies were coated in Cajun seasoning.

Then I added some all purpose flour to the skillet.

I stirred well and continued cooking for three minutes.

I added some chicken broth to the skillet.

I stirred well until the liquid thickened.

Then I added some heavy cream to the skillet.

I stirred well and brought the liquid to a boil.

I reduced the heat to medium-low and left the liquid to continue simmering and thickening for four minutes.

Then I added the cooked macaroni to the skillet.

I stirred until all of the noodles were coated in sauce.

Then I add the cooked bacon and some chopped chives to the skillet.

I stirred well and removed the skillet from the heat.

I added some shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to the skillet.

I stirred just until the cheese was melted.

Then the Cajun macaroni and cheese was ready to serve.

This cheesy bacon pasta is packed with flavour.

This loaded macaroni recipe is a fun change from classic mac and cheese.

This dish is great as a main but could also be served as a side dish.

If you are looking for an easy pasta recipe, then you need to try this Cajun Mac and Cheese!

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Cajun Mac and Cheese:

• 10 oz macaroni noodles
• 8 strips bacon, chopped
• 1 cup diced sweet potato
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 8.75 oz canned corn, drained
• 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped chives
• 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend

How to Make Cajun Mac and Cheese:

1. Cook macaroni according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
2. While the macaroni is cooking, dump the chopped bacon into a large non stick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Spread the bacon out so that it will cook evenly.
4. Leave the bacon to cook, stirring occasionally, until it is brown and crispy.
5. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
6. Add the diced sweet potatoes, diced red peppers and diced onions to the skillet with the bacon grease and stir well
7. Cook the diced veggies for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Add the canned corn to the skillet and stir well.
9. Add the Cajun seasoning and salt to the skillet and stir until all of the veggies are coated in the seasoning.
10. Add the flour to the skillet and stir well.
11. Continue cooking for 3 minutes.
12. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and stir until it thickens.
13. Add the heavy cream to the skillet and stir well.
14. Bring the liquid to a boil.
15. Reduce the heat to medium-low and leave the mixture to simmer and thicken for 4 minutes.
16. Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and stir until all of the noodles are coated in sauce.
17. Add the chopped chives and cooked bacon to the skillet and stir well.
18. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the shredded cheese.
19. Stir just until the cheese is melted.
20. Serve and enjoy!

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