Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary experience with our tantalizing Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers, and Onions. This delectable dish combines the classic comfort of macaroni and cheese with the savory goodness of sausage, peppers, and onions, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Our easy-to-follow recipes offer variations to suit different preferences and dietary needs, including a classic version, a spicy version with jalapenos, and a vegetarian version with plant-based sausage. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
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MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE
Skip the bun: Eat your sausage, pepper and onion in a mac and cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package directions for al dente. Reserve 1 3/4 cups of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta; set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until lightly browned, breaking up the meat into small pieces, about 5 minutes. Transfer the browned meat to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the bell pepper, onion and a pinch of salt to the drippings in the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes; transfer to the plate with the sausage.
- Carefully wipe out the pot, add the half-and-half and cayenne and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Gradually whisk in the Cheddar and Gruyere, 1 handful at time, until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from the heat.
- Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta cooking water to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Stir in the sausage and vegetables; adjust the seasoning with additional salt. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE
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
ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, AND ONIONS
My family has been using this very simple and delicious recipe for sausage, peppers, and onions for years and years now. For an extra kick, try using half sweet sausage and half hot sausage!
Provided by GIGI9801
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. Remove from skillet, and slice.
- Melt butter in the skillet. Stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. Season with basil, and oregano. Stir in white wine. Continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
- Return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 857 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SAUSAGE MACARONI SKILLET
Evaporated milk and chili sauce lend a touch of creamy sweetness that kids of all ages will really go for in this comforting and hearty skillet meal. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Add macaroni and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in chili sauce and milk; heat through., Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE
With the addition of turkey smoked sausage, green pepper, onion and seasonings, a mac 'n cheese dinner is transformed into a hearty entrée.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Sausage
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding sausage and vegetables to the boiling water for the last 5 min. of the Macaroni cooking time.
- Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g
SAUSAGE MACARONI BAKE
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
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.
SAUSAGE & PEPPER MAC N' CHEESE
This is comfort food at its best, with a yummy Italian twist! This combines two favorites, sausage and peppers and creamy homemade mac n' cheese :)
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and put back in pasta pot.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil and butter over me dium heat and add the peppers, onions and garlic.
- Saute the veggies until they get soft and the liquid from the peppers starts to evaporate.
- While this is cooking, take the sausage without casings and cook in a small skillet until cooked through, breaking up big pieces like you would ground beef.
- When the meat is cooked add to the pasta in the pasta pot.
- When the liquid in the veggies is almost gone and they are soft, a dd the flour and stir continuously for a couple minutes.
- Now add the milk and stir well.
- Stir the milk mixture occasionally until it thickens.
- Then add the 2 cups cheddar, 1 cup of the swiss and the 1 cup gorgonzola, and stir till melted.
- Add salt, pepper, and basil to the cheese sauce.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and sausage in the pasta pot and stir well.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the crushed croutons and 1 cup swiss cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until browned a little on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1017.5, Fat 54.1, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 144.8, Sodium 1192.5, Carbohydrate 80.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 52.1
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, cheese, and sausage will give your macaroni and cheese the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the macaroni. Cook it just until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese or a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese will give your macaroni and cheese a rich and flavorful taste.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or peas, to your macaroni and cheese. You can also use different types of sausage, such as kielbasa or chorizo.
- Serve macaroni and cheese immediately. It is best when it is hot and fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to 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 with sausage, peppers, and onions a try. You won't be disappointed!
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