Macaroni and Cheese With Andouille Sausage Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese With Andouille Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 ounces wagon wheels, or other small pasta; 1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 12 to 16 ounces andouille sausage, thinly sliced; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 6 to 8 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/3 cups milk; 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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This delicious macaroni and cheese dish obtains so much extra flavor from the spicy andouille sausage and Cajun seasonings. Serve with a salad or sliced tomatoes for a perfect family meal. Feel free to use another variety of smoked sausage in this recipe, like a chicken sausage or chorizo.

8 ounces wagon wheels, or other small pasta
1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
12 to 16 ounces andouille sausage, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
6 to 8 medium green onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/3 cups milk
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Gather the ingredients.
Heat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
Cook the pasta following making sure to follow the package directions. Drain well in a colander and rinse with hot water. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat with just enough oil to coat the bottom, cook the sausage with bell pepper until lightly browned and bell pepper is softened.
Add green onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes longer.
Remove the sausage mixture to a plate or bowl. Add the butter to the same pan and heat over medium heat until melted and frothy. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add Cajun seasoning and pepper.
Gradually stir in the milk and cook, stirring until thickened and bubbly.
Add 2 cups of the cheese and cook, stirring until melted.
Add the sausage mixture and drained pasta into the pan and stir until combined.
Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
683	Calories
52g	Fat
26g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	683
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52g	66%
Saturated Fat 24g	119%
Cholesterol 130mg	43%
Sodium 1225mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 29g
Vitamin C 18mg	92%
Calcium 548mg	42%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 662mg	14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.