Seafood Mac and Cheese (Printable Version)

Baked macaroni with shrimp, crab, crawfish, and rich cheese sauce—perfectly creamy and flavorful.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 1 pound macaroni noodles

→ Cheeses

02 - 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes (optional or preferred cheese)
03 - 2 pounds Colby Jack cheese, shredded (or preferred shredded cheese)

→ Dairy and Sauces

04 - 3 cups heavy whipping cream
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1 can cream of chicken soup

→ Seafood

07 - 1 bag jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
08 - 1 can lump crab meat, drained
09 - 1 bag crawfish tails, thawed and rinsed

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tablespoon Kinders Seafood Blend
11 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (such as Slap Ya Mama)
12 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
13 - 1 tablespoon Accent flavor enhancer
14 - 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
15 - Chopped parsley for garnish

# Steps to Cook:

01 - In a saucepan over low heat, combine heavy whipping cream, cream of chicken soup, and Velveeta cheese cubes. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and sauce becomes smooth.
02 - Add Kinders Seafood Blend, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, Accent, and black pepper to the cheese sauce. Stir well to combine the flavors.
03 - Cook macaroni noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large baking dish.
04 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add crawfish tails and a pinch of seafood seasoning. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, then set aside.
05 - Add a small amount of butter to the skillet and gently warm the crab meat, seasoning lightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
06 - Season shrimp with seafood blend. Sauté in a skillet with a small amount of butter or cook in an air fryer until opaque and cooked through.
07 - Pour half of the cheese sauce over the macaroni in the baking dish. Add some shredded Colby Jack cheese and stir to combine evenly.
08 - Distribute crawfish tails, crab meat, and shrimp evenly over the macaroni mixture.
09 - Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the seafood layer. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese and garnish with extra crawfish and chopped parsley.
10 - Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top is golden.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Avoid overcooking seafood during sautéing to preserve texture and flavor.

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