Seafood Mac & Cheese Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Seafood Mac & Cheese Bake. A luxurious combination of shrimp, crab, and crawfish in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, this dish is the perfect twist on classic mac and cheese. Ideal for seafood lovers and anyone craving an indulgent, flavorful meal, this seafood mac and cheese bake is sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound macaroni noodles
454 grams Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes (optional, or preferred cheese)
907 grams Colby Jack cheese, shredded (or preferred shredded cheese)
710 milliliters heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 bag jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can lump crab meat, drained
1 bag crawfish tails, thawed and rinsed
3 teaspoons Kinder’s Seafood Blend
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (such as Slap Ya Mama)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons Accent flavor enhancer
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine heavy whipping cream, cream of chicken soup, and cubed Velveeta cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
Season the Sauce: Add Kinder’s Seafood Blend, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, Accent, and black pepper to the cheese sauce. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the seasonings.
Cook the Macaroni: Boil the macaroni noodles in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large baking dish.
Prepare the Seafood: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the crawfish tails with a pinch of seafood seasoning for 2–3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Warm lump crab meat with a little seasoning. Sauté shrimp in butter or cook in an air fryer until just opaque.
Assemble the Dish: Pour half of the prepared cheese sauce over the noodles. Add a portion of shredded Colby Jack cheese and stir to combine. Arrange the sautéed crawfish, crab, and shrimp evenly over the macaroni.
Top & Bake: Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the seafood and noodles. Sprinkle with the remaining Colby Jack cheese, extra crawfish tails, and chopped parsley. Bake in a preheated 350°F (177°C) oven for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden
Notes
Cheese Variations: You can swap Velveeta and Colby Jack for cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack.
Seafood Substitutes: If you’re not fond of one seafood type, swap it out for lobster, scallops, or white fish.
Gluten-Free Option: Replace the macaroni with gluten-free pasta.
Adjusting Spice: Modify the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference
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