Best Upside Down Mac Cheese Wsmoked Kielbasa Recipes

Creamy Smoked Sausage Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (13-ounce) package Kiolbassa Polish Smoked Sausage, sliced
1 (16-ounce) block sharp cheddar cheese
1 (1-pound) box elbow macaroni
4 cups milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

Lightly brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Grate the cheese on a box grater. Set aside.
Cook the pasta according to the package instuctions and drain. Set aside.
Pour the milk into a microwavable container and heat until warm - about 2 1/2 minutes.
In a large stock pot or dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the warm milk, whisking constantly until it has all been added. Cook, stirring very frequently to prevent scorching, until thick - about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheese, stirring constantly until melted. Add the salt and mix well. Add the pasta and sausage to the pot and mix well. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Upside Down Mac & Cheese w/Smoked Kielbasa image

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki @pistachyoo

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cup(s) water
1 pound(s) uncooked macaroni
3/4 cup(s) butter
6 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
5 cup(s) whole milk (i used 2 percent)
6 3/4 cup(s) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (i used a mixture & only 5 cups)
1/2 cup(s) grated romano & parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
1 1/2 cup(s) bread crumbs, dry
- cooking spray
MY ADDITIONS
- frank's hot sauce
- smoked kielbasa and bacon bits (on top)

Steps:

Ninja Cooking System -- http://ninjacooking.ninjakitchen.com/
Pour water into Ninja pot. Set to STOVETOP HIGH. Cover and let water quickly come to a boil. Add your macaroni and cook for 7 - 9 minutes, stirring occasionaly and just till tender. Drain macaroni and reserve one cup of cooking water.
Add 1/2 cup butter into the Ninja pot. Set to STOVETOP MED and heat till butter is melted. Stir in flour and stir continually for 3 minutes. Add your milk and whisk together. Heat till it comes to a boil and cook uncovered for 3 minutes or until the mixture is thickened. If necessary, add more flour to thicken to desired consistency. Next stir in the 6 cups of cheese, salt and pepper until cheeses are melted. Turn off Ninja.
In a large bowl add the macaroni's, cooking water and cheese mixture till well combined. Wipe clean the Ninja with a paper towel. In a small cooking pan melt 1/4 cup butter. In a small bowl add bread crumbs, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 romano & parmesan with the butter.
Spray Ninja inside with cooking spray. Press the bread crumb mixture onto the bottom and slightly up the side of the pot. Pour the cheesy macaroni into the pot. (I added sliced smoked kielbasa and bacon bits to top). Set oven to 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cook till golden brown on bottom.
When ready to serve invert pot into a bowl or plate.
Don't forget to top off the mac & cheese with some Frank's Hot Sauce.
Christmas Day 12-25-14 --- Made this to go with our Christmas meal.