Baked Macaroni Cheese W Smoked Sausage Recipes

CREAMY SMOKED SAUSAGE MAC AND CHEESE

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.

SMOKED SAUSAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
• In a large saucepan or heavy pot, over a medium low heat, add the cheese, dressing, and milk, and stir until the cheese has melted
• and is bubbly. Add the pasta and sausage and stir until well coated. Serve immediately.

BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE W/ SMOKED SAUSAGE

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot of salted water, cook macaroni. Rinse & drain toss with melted butter, place in a large casserole dish.
• 2. Place all cheeses in a sauce pot, add milk and all seasonings. Cook on low - med heat until cheese melted, stirring often.
• 3. Pour melted cheese sauce over macaroni and add sliced smoked sausage. Mix together
• 4. Top with panko bread crumbs & place a few pats of butter over top if you like. Bake @350 degrees for about 45 minutes until bubbly. ENJOY!!!!

KICKED UP SAUSAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter a large casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Drain well.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, stirring, until browned and the fat is rendered. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan. Add the onions, bell peppers, and 1 teaspoon of the Essence, and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and anise seeds, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
• Melt the remaining stick of butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat until thick, 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to let the flour brown. Using a whisk, add the milk in a steady stream and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the salt, pepper, cayenne, and 2 cups of the cheese, and stir well. Add the noodles, cooked sausage and vegetables, and stir well to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of cheese with the breadcrumbs and remaining 2 teaspoons of Essence. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Prepare mac and cheese according to package directions. Adding sausage, onion, and bell pepper during last 5 minutes of macaroni cooking time.
• Drain pasta and veggies.
• Then add seasonings once it is all put together.