BISON PEPPERONI MACARONI

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Chopped bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning is blended into this extra cheesy macaroni and cheese dish.

Provided by The Bison Council

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips The Bison Council

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups dried elbow macaroni
½ cup chopped green pepper or frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded American and Cheddar cheese blend
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 ounces bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning, chopped

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding green pepper or peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain. Cover and keep warm.
Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook onion in hot butter for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper. Add milk all at once. Whisk constantly until thick and bubbly. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low.
Add American & cheddar cheese blend and mozzarella cheese, stirring until sauce is smooth and cheese is melted. Stir the sauce and bison pepperoni into the pasta. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 720.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g