CHEESY MAC AND VEGGIE SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE RECIPE

Cheesy Mac and Veggie Smoked Sausage Casserole Recipe image

Provided by kalikiecla

Number Of Ingredients 17

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SAUCE:
1 package (16 ounces) ECKRICH
Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch
slices
2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1/2 cup chopped (julienne) red pepper
1 cup frozen brocolli, thawed and
drained
16 ounces Cheddar cheese sauce
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Salt to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly butter a 9 X 9 X 2.5-inch baking dish OR a 2-quart casserole dish. Cook the uncooked rotini pasta according to the package directions. Combine the cooked pasta, chopped red pepper, thawed and drained froen broccoli, processed Cheddar cheese sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the mixture into the lightly buttered baking dish. Evenly place the ECKRICH Smoked Sausage slices into the mixture and top with the shredded sharp Cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and browned on top. SAUCE: Melt butter in saucepan. Blend in flour and dry mustard. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until boils and thickens. Remove from heat and add cheese. Stir until melted. Add salt to taste. Makes approximately 1 3/4 cups. Excellent over vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, etc.).