BACON SAUSAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Bacon Sausage Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories Pasta

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 c uncooked elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 c low sodium chicken broth
1/2 c half n half
1 c sharp cheddar shredded
1 c white cheddar shredded
4 slice bacon coarsely chopped
2 cooked chicken sausage links (i use aidells chicken & apple) sliced in 1/2 inch rounds
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Cook macaroni according to box instructions and drain well in colander. Set aside.
2. In large saucepan over medium heat melt butter. Whisk in flour, Whisking constantly cook for 1 minute. Slowly stir in chicken broth alternating with half n half. Cook over very low heat stirring frequently until slightly thickened; approximately 10 minutes. Slowly stir in the sharp cheddar and the white cheddar; stirring frequently.
3. Meanwhile in a small skillet over medium low heat add bacon and cook until almost completely browned. Add sausage rounds and cook another 2-3 minutes or until bacon is crispy and sausage rounds are lightly browned. Remove bacon and sausage from pan with slotted spoon. Combine bacon, sausage, cheese sauce and elbow macaroni. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve immediately.