Stovetop Sausage Mac and Cheese
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
It seems everyone loves mac and cheese. This quick and easy pasta toss combines three types of cheese, plus sausage, for creamy yet hearty texture and flavor. For a more colorful version, stir in spinach.
How to Make It
Heat a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage; sauté 4 minutes or until browned. Combine milk and flour in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheeses, onion powder, and garlic salt; cook 3 minutes or until cheeses melt, stirring constantly. Stir in pasta. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
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ChefAmandaLynn's Review
Cheesy comforting goodness. I used a fresh basil chicken sausage I got from my butcher, removed it from the casing and crumbled it.
SAtownmommy's Review
Horrible,there is alot of cheese in this recipe...but it doesnt really tast cheesy. It just has a weird taste. I love CL recipes...but I had to make everyone a second lunch after makeing this.
LCD424's Review
I was hesitant to try this recipe after reading some of the reviews but was pleased with the results. The sauce was thick but not pasty as others had described. I did stir in some baby spinach at the end when adding the cooked pasta. I would make this again - quick, easy and cheesy!
JIMMIC's Review
Although I would not make this for a special occasion I gave it four stars because my wife and I really enjoyed this dish. I made it exactly as the recipe read. The sauce was great, rich, creamy thick. I served this with a green salad and fruit for dessert.
katiesmith's Review
My husband and I LOVE this recipe! We add in a turkey kielbasa, just for some extra protein. It adds a great flavor and I think is what makes this recipe a keeper!
Spunkydancer's Review
My roommate and I started making this when it was first published and OH MY GOODNESS it's a hit everytime! Ultimate comfort food without the guilt - it even fools the men in our lives!
abbyandchris's Review
We LOVE this recipe - it is our standby, go to, comfort food - a staple in our home! Great flavor, easy to make and makes great leftovers! Five stars!
MMowry's Review