Ingredients for Country Sausage Macaroni Cheese
- Pork Sausage
- 3 cups milk
- Processed Cheese
- Dijon Mustard
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Sliced Mushrooms
- Green Onion
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Elbow Macaroni
- Parmesan Cheese
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How to Make Country Sausage Macaroni Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium skillet, crumble 1 lb country sausage and cook over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain on paper towels.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups milk, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
- Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the cooked sausage, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional). Remove from heat.
- Cook 1 lb macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce. Toss until the macaroni is evenly coated.
- Spoon the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
- Cover and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir gently, sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes more, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
105 g
Sugar
42g
Fat
130g
Carbs
27g
