10/06/2026
boudin, the world’s most underrated sausage.
8 oz pasta
2 packages Zummo’s Boudin sausage
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups heavy cream
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 tsp Dijon mustard
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
8 oz Colby Jack cheese, grated
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, grated
4 oz smoked Gouda, grated
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta & cook for 8 minutes, or until al dente. Set aside.
2. Cook the Zummo’s Boudin sausage according to the package instructions until heated through. Remove from the heat & set aside to cool slightly. Slice or crumble the sausage into bite-sized pieces.
3. Grate the sharp cheddar, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, & smoked Gouda & combine.
4. In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the flour & whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until a smooth paste forms.
5. Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk & heavy cream, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken. Stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, & Dijon mustard.
6. Gradually add half of the grated cheese mixture to the sauce. Stir until the cheese is completely melted & the sauce is smooth & creamy.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce & stir until evenly coated.
Fold in the cooked boudin sausage, making sure it is evenly distributed throughout the mac & cheese.
8. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread half of the mac & cheese mixture into an oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle some of the remaining grated cheese over the first layer. Add the remaining mac & cheese mixture & top with the rest of the cheese. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until heated through & bubbly. For a golden, bubbly top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.