Applewood Sausage Mac & Cheese

Applewood Sausage Mac & Cheese

Sweet and smoky mac and cheese? We are so in. Elbow noodles swimming in sharp cheddar and provolone cheeses provide a creamy macaroni and cheese base. Add in McCormick® Grill Mates® Smoky Applewood & Cheddar Smoked Sausage and top with panko bread crumbs. Pre...

Sweet and smoky mac and cheese? We are so in. Elbow noodles swimming in sharp cheddar and provolone cheeses provide a creamy macaroni and cheese base. Add in McCormick® Grill Mates® Smoky Applewood & Cheddar Smoked Sausage and top with panko bread crumbs. Prepare yourself for one epic bite after bite after bite.

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20m
PREP TIME
30m
COOK TIME
478
CALORIES
10
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
  • 1 package (14 ounces) McCormick® Grill Mates® Smoky Applewood & Cheddar Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 package (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 package (8 ounces) shredded provolone blend cheese
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
  • 2 Cook and stir sausage and onion in same pot on medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until browned. Remove from pot; drain fat. Set aside.
  • 3 Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in same pot on medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and pepper. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until well blended. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Stirring constantly, cook 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Add macaroni, sausage and onion; toss gently to coat.
  • 4 Pour into greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter; mix with panko. Sprinkle evenly on top.
  • 5 Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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