Macaroni and Cheese With Andouille Sausage

Name: Macaroni and Cheese With Andouille Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun,American,Southern
Ingredients: 8 ounces wagon wheels, or other small pasta; 1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 12 to 16 ounces andouille sausage, thinly sliced; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 6 to 8 medium green onions, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/3 cups milk; 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

A creamy macaroni and cheese featuring spicy andouille sausage and bold Cajun seasonings for a flavorful twist.

⭐ 3.8 (32 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 35 minTotal: 45 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

Cajun American Southern

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage and bell pepper until browned and softened.
Add green onion and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Remove mixture from pan.
In the same pan, melt butter, then whisk in flour. Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in Cajun seasoning and pepper.
Gradually whisk in milk; cook until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in 2 cups of cheese until melted.
Combine the sausage mixture and drained pasta with the cheese sauce.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and melted.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 683 kcal

Carbohydrate: 26 g

Cholesterol: 130 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 29 g

Saturated Fat: 24 g

Sodium: 1225 mg

Sugar: 7 g

Fat: 52 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g