Best 7 Spicy Macaroni And Cheese With Sausage Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a spicy twist on the classic comfort food: macaroni and cheese.** This delectable dish combines the creaminess of cheese, the heartiness of sausage, and a touch of heat that will leave you craving for more. Indulge in the ultimate comfort meal with our collection of spicy macaroni and cheese recipes, each offering a unique flavor profile to satisfy your cravings. From traditional to modern variations, our recipes cater to every palate, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. Embark on a journey of flavors as you explore our spicy macaroni and cheese recipes, promising a delightful fusion of flavors and textures in every bite.

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

SPICY SAUSAGE PASTA



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This original recipe for Spicy Sausage Pasta is one of our most popular Pinterest recipes! It's easily one of the best pasta recipes on our entire site, and you HAVE to try it.

Provided by Kevin & Amanda

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb smoked sausage
1.5 cups diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles, Mild
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 oz penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. Add sausage and onions and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with scallions. Broil until cheese is melted, spotty brown, and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852 calories, Sugar 7.8 g, Sodium 1454.8 mg, Fat 56.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, TransFat 0.6 g, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 32.5 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE



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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

Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
One 8-ounce block sharp Cheddar, grated
1 cup grated Gruyere

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.

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE



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I had the various ingredients as left-overs so did some major tweaking of several other recipes and came up with this.

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
1 Tbsp jarred jalapeno slices, minced
1/2 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 1/2 Tbsp grapeseed oil (or other oil)
1 1/2 Tbsp flour
3/4 c half and half
1 c milk
1 medium head cauliflower, separated into florets
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
6 oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1/2 lb pasta of choice
6 oz velveeta cheese, cubed
1 Tbsp panko bread crumbs
1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 quart casserole dish. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook pasta and cauliflower in salted boiling water until done. Drain, set aside.
  • 3. Slice turkey sausage, saute until browned. Set aside.
  • 4. In a large pot, heat oil and saute onion, garlic and jalapeno until onion has softened. Add coriander, cumin and cayenne.
  • 5. Stir in flour and cook for about 3 minutes. Add milk mixture slowly. Add cheese. Stir until cheese melts and mixture thickens.
  • 6. Add cooked pasta and cauliflower and the sausage to cheese mixture. Stir to mix.
  • 7. Transfer mixture to casserole dish. Top with crumbs and parmesan. Bake for 20-30 minutes until crumbs are browned. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CHORIZO SAUSAGE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound penne pasta
3 cups cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus drizzling
Salt and pepper
1 package chorizo, casings removed and finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk, warm
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey pepper jack
1 cup sharp white Cheddar
1 (2.7-ounce) can fried onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the pasta in salted, boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes to a sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, until visibly plump and softened.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Saute the chorizo in a saute pan until crisp. Remove.
  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add flour, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil. Continue to whisk constantly. Stir while adding the mustard, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Stir in the cheese; reserving 1/2 cup for the topping. The mixture will thicken as the heat increases.
  • Pour the drained pasta into the cheese sauce and mix well. Add to a 3-quart casserole dish. Add the chorizo and roasted cherry tomatoes. Top with reserved cheese and the fried onions. Bake for 35 minutes. Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking if refrigerated.

CHEESY BAKED PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND RICOTTA



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Like a cross between baked ziti and sausage lasagna, this mozzarella-topped pasta is rich with ricotta and crushed tomatoes - and cooks entirely in one pan, including the pasta. The Italian sausage adds meaty depth to the sauce, but vegetarians can leave it out or use their favorite plant-based sausage instead.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound bulk hot or mild Italian sausage (pork, chicken or turkey)
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, coarsely crushed
Pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving (optional)
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with their juices
1 (14-ounce) can crushed or strained tomatoes
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt
12 ounces dried pasta, such as small shells, farfalle or other shaped pasta
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces
6 ounces whole-milk ricotta (about 3/4 cup)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup basil leaves
Black pepper, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Crumble sausage into skillet, using a spoon to break it into small pieces. Cook until starting to brown, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes (if using), and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in whole tomatoes and their juice, using a spoon to break them up. Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves and 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • Stir in pasta and 1 cup water and return to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat, pluck out the bay leaves, and fold in about a third of the mozzarella.
  • Top pasta with remaining mozzarella and dollops of ricotta. Sprinkle with Parmesan, then transfer to oven. Bake until pasta is tender when poked with a fork, and cheese is bubbly and lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. (If you'd like a more deeply browned topping, run the pan under the broiler for 1 or 2 minutes.) Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Top with basil, plenty of black pepper, and more red-pepper flakes, if you like.

SAUSAGE, TOMATO, MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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I love Mac and Cheese with tomatoes. Using Rotel tomatoes adds a touch of heat and the sausage enriches the other ingredients.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb bulk breakfast sausage
1 1/2 cups milk
1 lb pasteurized processed cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
12 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 2 quart shallow casserole.
  • Heat water for the macaroni.
  • Brown sausage in a large skillet, breaking up the sausage with the side of a spoon as it cooks.
  • Pour into a colander to drain.
  • Add the milk and processed cheese to the skillet, cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted.
  • Stir in the sausage and tomatoes and remove from the heat.
  • Cook the macaroni according to package directions while making the sauce, drain and mix into the sausage, cheese, tomato mixture.
  • Spoon into the prepared casserole, top with grated cheese and bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.6, Fat 50.9, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 1407.6, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 45.5

BAKED MACARONI AND GOUDA CHEESE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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From Feb 2007 RR magazine. I just love pastas, cheese and onions, oh my!!! Could be made with or without the sausage and any number of veggies added in!

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb macaroni
1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, uncooked with casings removed
1 1/2 cups onions, caramelized
1 quart whole milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons flour
3/4 lb gouda cheese, aged preferred (about 4 cups grated)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350º.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, about 11 minutes (or as directed on package).
  • Meanwhile, heat a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the sausage to a large bowl and wipe the saucepan clean.
  • Add the pasta and 1 cup caramelized onions to the sausage and stir to combine.
  • In a medium saucepan or a microwave oven, heat the milk until steaming.
  • Return the large saucepan to the stove, add the butter and melt over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in the hot milk, 1/4 cup at a time, and continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thick and comes to a simmer.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups cheese, remove from the heat and whisk until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the cheese sauce to the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and add the pasta mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup caramelized onions and 1 1/2 cups cheese on top.
  • Bake until golden and bubbling, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.1, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 109.2, Sodium 892.5, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9.9, Protein 36.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: A good melting cheese, such as cheddar, is essential for a creamy and gooey macaroni and cheese. You can also use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, for a more flavorful dish.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This will prevent it from becoming mushy when you bake it.
  • Make a flavorful roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. Be sure to cook the roux until it is golden brown for a richer flavor.
  • Add plenty of spices: This recipe calls for a variety of spices, including paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Feel free to adjust the amount of spices to your liking.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni and cheese: Once it is bubbly and the cheese is melted, it is done. Overcooking will make the macaroni and cheese dry and tough.

Conclusion:

Spicy macaroni and cheese with sausage is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.

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