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MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE, PEPPERS AND ONIONS



Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions image

Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety. Try this variation with Italian sausage and bell peppers.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 medium-large onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
ΒΌ cup fresh basil, torn in pieces

Steps:

  • Follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage, breaking it up as it fries, until it loses its raw color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and pepper slices, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add basil, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

EMERIL'S SAUSAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE



Emeril's Sausage Macaroni and Cheese image

I adopted this recipe. It is very rich and creamy with the signature spicy kick of Emeril Lagasse. He is the King of Bam and Pork Fat. This mac and cheese has it all.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

9 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lb elbow macaroni
1 lb homemade-style spicy pork sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence (see Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning)
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon anise seed
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (8 ounces)
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter a large casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water.
  • Drain well.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, stirring, until browned and the fat is rendered.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan.
  • Add the onions, bell peppers, and 1 teaspoon of the Essence, and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and anise seeds, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the flour, and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat until thick, 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to let the flour brown.
  • Using a whisk, add the milk in a steady stream and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Add the salt, pepper, cayenne, and 2 cups of the cheese, and stir well.
  • Add the noodles, cooked sausage and vegetables, and stir well to combine.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of cheese with the breadcrumbs and remaining 2 teaspoons of Essence.
  • Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

JOHNSONVILLE SKILLET MAC & CHEESE & KIELBASA



Johnsonville Skillet Mac & Cheese & Kielbasa image

Make and share this Johnsonville Skillet Mac & Cheese & Kielbasa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Johnsonville Sausage

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (13 1/2 ounce) package Johnsonville Polish Kielbasa Premium Cooking Sausage, cut into 1/4 -inch slices
4 cups water
3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
toasted breadcrumb (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, brown sausage over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, bring water to a boil.
  • Add pasta, reduce heat, stir often until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes. (Do not drain).
  • In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, milk and hot pepper sauce.
  • Gradually add to pasta; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; add cheeses and sausage.
  • Stir until blended and cheese melts.
  • Sprinkle with crumbs if desired.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 444.3, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 24.7

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