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Olivia Farnsworth

Crawfish Mac and Cheese The Ultimate Comfort Feast

This Crawfish Mac and Cheese is a creamy mac n cheese packed with the rich flavors of a classic crawfish boil, making it the ultimate comfort feast. Perfect for those craving a Southern-style creamy mac n cheese, it’s an ideal copycat recipe for recreating that authentic taste right at home. Whether you're looking for a new twist on baked mac n cheese or searching for tasty copycat recipes, this dish delivers warm, cheesy satisfaction in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 452
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Elbow Macaroni
  • 4 Cups Crawfish Stock or Seafood Stock
  • ⅓ Cup Unsalted Butter unsalted
  • ⅓ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 2-½ Cups Colby Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
  • 1 Pound Crawfish Tails
  • 1 Pinch Fresh Parsley optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 350°F to preheat.
  2. Bring the crawfish or seafood stock up to a boil in a large pot.
  3. Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling stock and cook until just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the cooking liquid.
  4. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  5. Whisk in the flour, cooking it for a couple of minutes until it forms a smooth paste.
  6. Warm the milk separately, then gradually add it to the roux while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  7. Stir in 2 cups of the grated Colby cheese until fully melted.
  8. Mix in the Creole seasoning.
  9. Combine the cooked noodles and crawfish tails into the cheese sauce and stir everything together.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on top, and bake in the oven uncovered for 15 minutes.
  11. Switch the oven to broil and cook the top for an additional 3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  12. Remove the skillet carefully and garnish with a pinch of fresh parsley.
  13. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty crawfish mac and cheese.

Notes

  • If the cheese sauce thickens too much when adding Creole seasoning, thin it gently with some of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.