Seafood Mac Colby Jack Cheese (Print Version)
Cheesy macaroni mingles with shrimp, crab, and crawfish tails for a rich, Southern-inspired comfort dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
1 pound macaroni noodles
→ Cheeses
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16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
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32 ounces Colby Jack cheese, shredded
→ Dairy & Sauces
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3 cups heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 can cream of chicken soup
→ Seafood
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1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 can lump crab meat, drained
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1 pound crawfish tails, thawed and rinsed
→ Seasonings
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3 teaspoons Kinder's Seafood Blend
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3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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3 teaspoons Accent flavor enhancer
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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Chopped parsley, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Gently heat heavy whipping cream, cream of chicken soup, and cubed Velveeta cheese in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
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Blend in Kinder's Seafood Blend, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, Accent, and ground black pepper into the cheese sauce, mixing until fully integrated.
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Boil macaroni noodles in salted water following package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and place in a large baking dish.
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Melt a portion of the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add crawfish tails with a pinch of seafood seasoning and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and reserve.
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Add additional butter to the skillet and gently warm the lump crab meat, seasoning lightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Season shrimp with seafood blend. Sauté in a buttered skillet or cook in an air fryer until opaque and just cooked through.
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Pour half of the cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni in the baking dish. Add a portion of shredded Colby Jack cheese and stir until combined.
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Evenly distribute sautéed crawfish tails, warmed crab meat, and cooked shrimp across the macaroni mixture.
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Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the seafood. Sprinkle with the remaining Colby Jack cheese and garnish with extra crawfish tails and chopped parsley. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the top is lightly golden.
# Notes:
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For the most balanced seafood flavor, avoid overcooking the shrimp and crawfish; add them shortly before baking.