Seafood Mac & Cheese Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 1 pound macaroni noodles

→ Cheeses

02 - 454 grams Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes (optional, or preferred cheese)
03 - 907 grams Colby Jack cheese, shredded (or preferred shredded cheese)

→ Dairy & Sauces

04 - 710 milliliters 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 - 3 teaspoons Kinder's Seafood Blend
11 - 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (such as Slap Ya Mama)
12 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
13 - 3 teaspoons Accent flavor enhancer
14 - 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
15 - Chopped parsley, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - In a saucepan over low heat, combine heavy whipping cream, cream of chicken soup, and cubed Velveeta cheese. Stir continuously until cheese melts and sauce becomes smooth.
02 - Add Kinder's Seafood Blend, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, Accent, and black pepper to the cheese sauce. Stir thoroughly to incorporate seasonings into the mixture.
03 - Boil macaroni noodles in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and transfer to a large baking dish.
04 - In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add crawfish tails and a pinch of seafood seasoning. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, then remove from pan and set aside.
05 - Add a small amount of butter to the skillet. Gently warm lump crab meat, seasoning lightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
06 - Season shrimp with seafood blend. Sauté in a skillet with a touch of butter, or cook in an air fryer until opaque and just cooked through.
07 - Pour half of the prepared cheese sauce over the macaroni noodles in the baking dish. Add a portion of shredded Colby Jack cheese and stir until combined.
08 - Arrange sautéed crawfish tails, warmed crab meat, and cooked shrimp evenly over the macaroni mixture.
09 - Pour the remaining cheese sauce evenly over the seafood. Sprinkle remaining shredded Colby Jack cheese and garnish with extra crawfish tails and chopped parsley.
10 - Bake in a preheated oven at 177°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and top is lightly golden.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure seafood is not overcooked during sautéing for optimal texture and flavor.

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