Stovetop Sausage Mac and Cheese

Name: Stovetop Sausage Mac and Cheese
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups)
Ingredients: 4 ounces chicken and sun-dried tomato sausage (such as Gerhard's), chopped; 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup (about 1 1/3 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 5 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta); Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Yield

4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups)

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.

Ingredients

4 ounces chicken and sun-dried tomato sausage (such as Gerhard's), chopped
1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup (about 1 1/3 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
5 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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.

Ratings & Reviews

MMowry's Review

2012-04-17T18:24:28-04:00 abbyandchris

Solid recipe. This was mild enough for kids but creamy enough for grown ups. I did wish that the flavor had a little more pop. May play around with it again (maybe add some ground mustard) or use other sausages.

ChefAmandaLynn's Review

2011-04-28T19:55:34-04:00 katiesmith

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

2011-03-24T18:01:20-04:00 JIMMIC

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

2011-03-14T00:03:35-04:00 MMowry

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

2010-04-22T23:15:31-04:00 ChefAmandaLynn

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

2009-10-13T18:51:25-04:00 Spunkydancer

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

2009-09-12T01:20:56-04:00 LCD424

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

2009-08-18T21:26:15-04:00 SAtownmommy

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!

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