Cajun Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese
Cajun Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese blends tender pasta with sweet, delicate crawfish and a lush trio of Havarti, cream cheese, and Gouda for a velvety bite. Gentle heat from seafood seasoning and a buttery onion base give it a Southern coastal character that’s rich yet comforting. Serve it for weeknight dinners, game day gatherings, or holiday potlucks when you want a seafood spin on classic mac.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook20 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the crawfish tails and 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Set aside.
- 3
Warm 1 cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the havarti, cream cheese, and Gouda, and melt slowly, stirring constantly. Gradually add the remaining 1 cup heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning and continue stirring until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 4
Combine the pasta, crawfish mixture, and cheese sauce in a large bowl or pot. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and seafood seasoning.
- Calories 1027.54 kcal High 51%
- Protein 44.49 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 59.29 g 22%
- Total Fat 66.14 g High 85%
- Saturated Fat 39.55 g High 198%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 290.22 mg High 97%
- Sodium 804.23 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 3.67 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 807.83 mg Good Source 62%
- Iron 5.14 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 443.75 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 225.68 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese is a Cajun and Creole side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 30 hrs, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Crawfish, and Havarti Cheese. Each serving provides about 1027.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Cajun Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Crawfish, Havarti Cheese, Heavy Cream. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cajun Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese?
- About 30 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 20 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1027.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cajun Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese healthy?
- Cajun Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 1027.54 calories and 44.49 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 804.23 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 39.55 g (198% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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