Best 7 Macaroni And Cheese With Sausage Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our macaroni and cheese with sausage recipes, a harmonious blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and savory sausage flavors. These recipes offer a delightful twist to the classic macaroni and cheese, incorporating succulent sausage that adds a burst of umami to every bite. Whether you prefer a classic stovetop method, a quick and easy one-pot version, or a decadent baked macaroni and cheese, our collection has something for every taste and occasion. So, gather your ingredients, let your taste buds dance, and prepare to savor the ultimate comfort food experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ONE-DISH MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE



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Microwave marvel! Five simple ingredients, and dinner's done in 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (9 oz) frozen cut broccoli
1 lb purchased macaroni and cheese (from deli)
1/2 lb fully cooked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 cup crushed round buttery crackers

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole, cook broccoli as directed on package; drain.
  • Stir in macaroni and cheese, and sausage. Microwave on High 6 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once or twice.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter on High 25 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in crushed crackers; sprinkle over top of macaroni mixture.
  • Microwave casserole on High 1 to 3 minutes or until crumbs are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 4 g

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE



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This tasty macaroni and cheese casserole is made with bulk sausage, macaroni, cheddar cheese, onion, green bell pepper, and other ingredients.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Pasta

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces macaroni (uncooked)
1 pound Italian sausage
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/4 cup bell pepper (green or red, chopped)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  • Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water following package directions; drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, sauté the sausage, onion, and green bell pepper, stirring, until the sausage is no longer pink. Pour off excess fat.
  • Add the flour and salt to the sausage mixture, blending well. Gradually add milk. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the cooked and drained macaroni and 1 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Transfer macaroni and sausage casserole mixture to the prepared casserole.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over sausage casserole and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 1014 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 35 g, ServingSize 1 casserole (4 to 6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SMOKED SAUSAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Dressing
1 package (10 ounces) spiral noodles or elbow macaroni
1 package (12 ounces) mini smoked sausages, cooked

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.

SMOKED SAUSAGE WITH HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1 package Eckrich® Smoked Sausage
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine paprika, pepper, sugar, celery salt, salt, cayenne and mustard. Rub seasoning mixture over sausage. Grill according to package directions until heated through, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions., In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cream and onion; mix well. Bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; stir in cheese. Continue to stir just until cheese is melted., Drain macaroni; add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Season with salt and white pepper. Serve with grilled sausage.

Nutrition Facts :

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE, PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety. Try this variation with Italian sausage and bell peppers.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 medium-large onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh basil, torn in pieces

Steps:

  • Follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage, breaking it up as it fries, until it loses its raw color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and pepper slices, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add basil, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SAUSAGE MACARONI BAKE



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Everyone's bound to want seconds of this satisfying Italian-style bake from Kelli Bucy of Red Oak, Iowa. Oregano seasons the pork sausage, macaroni and tomato sauce mixture that's topped with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. "It really hits the spot when you want a quick not-so-big-meal," Kelli suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the green pepper, onion, oregano and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Stir in macaroni and 2 tablespoons cheese. Transfer to an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 1174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese With Smoked Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pebbles4ann

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 ounces kraft deluxe macaroni and cheese mix
milk (for mac and cheese)
butter (for mac and cheese)
1/2 lb smoked sausage (cut into chunks)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.9, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 1649.7, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 10.7, Protein 28.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the macaroni and cheese will taste. Use fresh, high-quality cheese, and flavorful sausage. Avoid using pre-shredded cheese, as it often contains additives that can affect the taste.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking the pasta until it is just tender, but still has a little bit of a bite to it. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and ruin the dish.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming too thin and runny.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Using a blend of different cheeses will give the macaroni and cheese a more complex and flavorful taste. Try using a combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Add some spices: Don't be afraid to add some spices to the macaroni and cheese to give it a little extra flavor. Try adding some garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
  • Top it off: Before serving, top the macaroni and cheese with some bread crumbs or grated Parmesan cheese. This will give the dish a nice crispy topping.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your own taste. Whether you like it simple or loaded with toppings, macaroni and cheese is sure to satisfy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this macaroni and cheese recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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