The Big Easy “Mac”-n-Cheesy

January 27, 2014

Comfort Food meets Comfort Food with this Jambalaya-inspired “mac” and cheese! This is sure to be a hit with your family and makes the perfect Super Bowl meal.

3/4 lbs. pounds andouille sausage, sliced (chorizo will work in a pinch)
1 green pepper, chop
1 onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped
2 tbs. all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon adobo
1 tbs. Cajun seasoning
1 12 oz. can evaporated milk (halved)
12 oz. dried cheese tortellini
2 cups chicken stock
3/4 lbs. peeled and deveined shrimp
8 oz. cheddar cheese
olive oil

Spray sleeve of the slowcooker with vegetable oil spray. Then, heat a frying pan on medium and add the olive oil. Once the oil is heated add in the andouille sausage and saute until browned. Remove sausage...
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Nutritions

Calories
324

Sodium
1957mg
81% DV

Fat
7g
11% DV

Protein
28g
56% DV

Carbs
32g
11% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 3g 17%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 6%

Monosaturated Fat 3g 19%

Cholesterol 131mg 44%

Sodium 1957mg 81%

Potassium 497mg 14%

Protein 28g 56%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 4g 18%

Sugar 8g 16%

Vitamin A 399IU 7%

Vitamin B6 0.67mg 33%

Vitamin C 6mg 11%

Calcium 277mg 27%

Iron 1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.