Chesa’s Bistro and Bar just opened its doors in the Avondale neighborhood serving gluten free Creole and Cajun cuisine. Here in our Studio 41 kitchen with a look at a few of their offerings is owner Chesaree Rollins.
CheSa’s Cajun Lobster Mac & Cheese
MAKES 10
PREP TIME 15 min
TOTAL TIME 40 min
COOK TIME 25 min
1 package rotini GF pasta cooked 1/4 cup of diced jalapeños 2 tsp kosher salt 2 tablespoons of paprika 2 tablespoons of cayenne powder 3 tablespoons of crushed garlic 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley 1 tablespoon of pepper 1/2 of pepperjack cheese 1/2 of shredded mozzarella
Cheese sauce: 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup Monterey jack 1/2 cup Pepper jack cheese 1/2 cup Swiss 2 cups of heavy cream 2 tablespoons of cubed unsalted butter
To make the cheese sauce In a medium saucepot over medium heat, warm the butter until melted. Gradually add the cream and cheeses, keeping a close eye on it to avoid unwanted burning. Cook 10 – 12 minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly. Turn heat off.
To assemble the macaroni and cheese:
Preheat oven to 500°F. Start with the cooked elbow macaroni. In a large bowl, slowly add the cheese sauce to coat the macaroni (leave a little for lobster sauce).
Add in the other 1/2 cup of pepperjack cheese and spices,thoroughly coating the macaroni. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Next, place the macaroni and cheese in a medium cast iron skillet. Sprinkle the top with 1/2 of mozzarella. Brown 8-12 minutes.
Keep 1/2 cup of cheese sauce to pour over lobster Cajun Lobster Tail • 8 oz Lobster Tails 2 • 1 Tbsp Butter • 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning • ½ Tsp Pepper • Sea salt Pinch • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder Instructions • Preheat oven to 350 degrees • Properly cut your lobster tails(use the butterfly) • In a small bowl add in your room temperature butter, cajun seasonings, pepper, and sea salt.
1 Tbsp Butter, 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, ½ Tsp Pepper, Sea salt • Mix all of the ingredients together with a spoon thoroughly • Brush the Cajun butter mixture onto the meat of the lobster tails
8 oz Lobster Tails • Place lobster tails in the oven for 15 minutes • Take them out and place over Mac and cheese. Pour remaining cheese sauce over lobster.
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