CHERYL'S COMFORTING MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Nice comfort food! Source: Shadows Wife. If you are looking for a yellow kid pleasing mac & cheese this is not it. This is a more adult type dish.

Provided by Chef Shadows

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups elbow macaroni
1 lb hot Italian sausage (or 1/2 lb mixture each of both Italian sausages) or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (or 1/2 lb mixture each of both Italian sausages)
1 large green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/4 teaspoons Tabasco sauce, more to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions.
  • Drain; rinse with cold water; drain again.
  • In a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausages until well browned on all sides and cooked through, turning frequently, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove sausages to cutting board.
  • In drippings remaining in the skillet over medium heat, cook pepper and onion until tender, about 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove to a large bowl.
  • When sausages are cool enough to handle, cut them into 1/2-inch-thick slices; add to bowl with vegetables.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Grease 12x8-inch baking dish.
  • In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the flour; cook 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the milk gradually.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the cheeses, Tabasco, garlic and salt until cheese melts.
  • Stir frequently.
  • In a large bowl combine the sausage, macaroni, and cheese sauce.
  • Spoon into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until mixture is hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.8, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 113, Sodium 1689.8, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 35.9

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