Zydeco Chop Chop Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 16 oz. elbow macaroni
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup Zydeco Chop Chop
• 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper 
• 1 teaspoon paprika 
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 3 cups freshly shredded sharp 
• 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup French Fried Onions 

Instructions

• Prepare a large pot of salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook per package directions.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
•  Drain the water and add the 1 tbsp of butter, toss until melted. Set aside to cool.
• Melt butter over low heat in a large saucepan. Add the flour and whisk constantly until smooth for about a minute.
• Gradually pour 1 cup of milk, keep whisking to mix and dissolve the flour, then add the  Zydeco Chop Chop and remaining milk and whisk until lump free.
• Season cayenne, paprika, and mustard powder and adjust according to your taste.
• Keep stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency. Turn off the heat.
• In a large bowl add the pasta,  6 cups freshly shredded cheese over the top and sauce stir to combine.
• Transfer combined pasta, cheese, and sauce into a greased baking dish. 
• Crush 1/2 cup of french fried onions on top of the Mac and Cheese.
•  Bake  for 12 -15 minutes