CAJUN MAC AND CAJUN SPICE RUB ENJOY DAN:

                     CAJUN MAC AND CHEESE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6 (Flameware casserole dish by Robbie@CookonClay.com

INGREDIENTS:

1 (12 Oz) package elbow macaroni

2-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

2 tablespoon butter

1 onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 bell pepper, finely chopped

12-ounce can evaporated milk

2 tablespoons butter

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 teaspoon EACH all purpose flour, and yellow mustard

2 tablespoons Cajun spice rubs

DIRECTIONS:       (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.   Cook macaroni according to package directions drain.

2.   In a greased Flameware casserole dish

3.   Place cooked macaroni and cheese in casserole dish, mix, thoroughly.

4.   Set aside.

5.   In a sauce pan add butter over medium-heat, and when hot.

6.   Add onion and garlic and sauté for 4-5 minutes.

7.   Stir in bell pepper and sauté for 1 minute.

8.   Stir onion mixture into cheese macaroni into the casserole dish.

9.   In bowl whisk together milk, eggs, flour, mustard, Cajun spice rub, add a splash of salt and pour over the pasta mixture.

10.                Bake, for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

 

         CAJUN SPICE RUB MIX RECIPE by CHEF DAN:

Makes 1 cup (GIVE YOUR MOUTH A KICK)

INGREDIENTS:

1/4-cup sea salt

1/4-cup chipotle Chile powder

1/4-cup smoke paprika

1/4- cup cayenne

1/4-cup black pepper

1/4-cup garlic granules

2 tablespoons EACH dried thyme, basil, oregano, yeast flakes, and coriander powder.

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Mix all ingredients together and place in a jar.

2.  Store in cool place for 6- 8 months.

Us this mixture for bbq. Steaks, shrimp blackened fish, soups and sauces.    ENJOY DAN:         BON-APPETITE!!