BEER-CHEESE MAC AND SAUSAGES

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Comforting mac and cheese becomes even heartier with cocktail sausages. Topping servings with popcorn adds fun crunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (7 oz) elbow macaroni (2 cups)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup beer or non-alcoholic beer
2 cups shredded marble jack cheese (8 oz)
1 package (1 lb) cocktail-size fully cooked smoked sausages
2 cups popped microwave popcorn

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time. Rinse and return to saucepan.
  • While macaroni is cooking, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in half-and-half, mustard, pepper sauce and salt; heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Stir in beer. Remove from heat; let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add sausages to cooked macaroni. Stir in cheese sauce. Spoon macaroni mixture into casserole.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and top begins to brown. Top with popcorn just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

Irene chinwe
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it!


Sibongile Msibi
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I made this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free macaroni noodles and gluten-free beer. It turned out great! My gluten-free friends and family loved it.


Glenn Wiley
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used veggie sausage instead of regular sausage. It worked out great and the dish was still very flavorful.


Aisha Malik
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped broccoli and carrots to the mac and cheese and my kids loved it. They didn't even notice the vegetables!


Klashnkov
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I made this recipe in a slow cooker and it turned out great! I just cooked everything on low for 4 hours and it was perfect. The cheese sauce was so creamy and the sausages were fall-apart tender.


Linda Mcmath
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I topped my mac and cheese with some crumbled bacon and it was amazing! The bacon added a nice salty and smoky flavor to the dish.


Terri Bartlett
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I used a dark beer for this recipe and it gave the dish a really rich flavor. I highly recommend using a dark beer if you're looking for a flavorful mac and cheese.


Anclla Andrew
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I added some chopped jalapenos to the beer cheese sauce for a little bit of spice. It was delicious! My husband loved the spicy kick.


Okiemute Precious
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni noodles, so I used penne noodles instead. It worked out great and I loved the texture of the penne noodles with the beer cheese sauce.


Esther Joy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beer. I always have a few cans of beer in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Legendary IQ
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I'm a huge fan of mac and cheese and this recipe is no exception. The beer cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful and the sausages add a nice savory touch. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


MD Redoy Islam
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I made this dish for a Super Bowl party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and it was gone in no time. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.


Domani Koroma
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand and it's on the table in under 30 minutes.


Zion Dumas
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of beer or sausage that you like. I've even used leftover chicken or pulled pork instead of sausage and it's always delicious.


Bożena Kacprzyk
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This dish was a hit at my last potluck. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I've already made it twice since then and it's quickly becoming a family favorite.


Aminath Anum
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of beer, but I'm so glad I did! The beer flavor is not overpowering at all and it really adds to the overall flavor of the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


RaNa Atif Rajpoot Atii
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This recipe is a keeper! I used smoked sausage and it gave the dish an extra layer of smokiness. My husband raved about it and asked me to make it again soon.


Emmanuel Egyre
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I've tried many beer cheese mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses is perfect, and the beer adds a subtle but delicious flavor.


Zeze Nicholls
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My family devoured this dish! It was cheesy, flavorful, and the sausages added a nice savory touch. Will definitely be making this again.