TEXICAN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE?

Texican Sausage Casserole? image

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pkg jalapeno cheddar sausages,cut into 1/2-inches
2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 lb dried penne pasta
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 lb mexican chorizo sausage,casing removed and crumbled
1 large vidalia sweet onion,peeled and sliced
2 banana peppers,chopped
1 lb pork smoked sausage,cut into 1/4 inches
1 packet taco seasoning
1 c shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
SHARP CHEDDAR QUESO
1 Tbsp margarine
1 c heavy cream
1/2 c half and half
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese,softened
1 can(s) diced tomatoes and green chilies,drained
1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.Add sliced jalapeno cheddar sausages.Season with red pepper flakes.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil over high heat.Add penne pasta and cook until tender,about 9 minutes.Drain and set aside.
3. Heat avocado oil in large deep skillet over medium heat.Add chorizo sausages and saute for 5 minutes or until browned and crumbled.Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a large plate and set aside.
4. Add sliced vidalia onion,chopped banana peppers and sliced smoked sausages in same skillet with chorizo oil,saute for 6 minutes.Season with taco seasoning.Remove from heat.
5. To make Sharp Cheddar Queso:heat margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat.Combine heavy cream,half and half,cream cheese,diced tomatoes and green chilies and shredded sharp cheddar cheese,Stir and simmer for 8 minutes until thickened.Remove from heat.
6. Add crumbled chorizo sausages,cooked penne pasta and smoked sausage mixture;mix well until combined.
7. Pour into a prepared baking dish.Sprinkle with shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese.
8. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.