Cajun Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Cajun Macaroni and Cheese
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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta in a large pot of rapidly boiling water until almost al dente. Reserve cup cooking water, then drain.
  2. In a large, heavy-bottom saucepan lightly saute onion over medium heat in olive oil until it softens, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, cook for a minute, and sprinkle in flour. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add bay leaf and milk all at once. Return to heat and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. If any flour lumps remain, whisk with a wire whisk for a few moments. Remove from heat, discard bay leaf and set aside.
  3. Combine pasta with sauce and mix in diced bell pepper, mustard seeds, thyme, paprika, chili powder, prepared mustard and dry mustard. Reserve about 1/2-cup grated cheese and add remaining to pasta. Stir in olives and hot sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a 2 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle top with reserved cheese and breadcrumbs. Dot with butter.
  4. Bake 30 minutes or until topping is golden, the cheese melted and the crumbs crispy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 480.39 Kcal (2011 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.51g 30%
Cholesterol 39.01mg 13%
Sodium 380.12mg 16%
Potassium 307.8mg 7%
Total Carbs 59.71g 20%
Sugars 10.31g 41%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%
Protein 17.81g 36%
Vitamin C 11mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 28%
Iron 6.3mg 35%
Calcium 289mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 210.74 Kcal (882 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.56g 30%
Cholesterol 17.11mg 13%
Sodium 166.75mg 16%
Potassium 135.03mg 7%
Total Carbs 26.19g 20%
Sugars 4.52g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 14%
Protein 7.81g 36%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 28%
Iron 2.8mg 35%
Calcium 126.8mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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