Country Sausage Macaroni And Cheese Food

COUNTRY SAUSAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Crumble and cook sausage in medium skillet until browned. In large bowl, combine sausage, macaroni and cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes and green onions. Spoon into greased 2-quart casserole dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until hot. Stir, sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered for 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

COUNTRY SAUSAGE MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Crumble and cook sausage in medium skillet until browned. Drain on paper towels.
• Combine milk, cheese and mustard in saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Stir in sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions and cayenne pepper. Remove from heat.
• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
• Combine macaroni and cheese mixture in large bowl; toss until well coated. Spoon into greased 2 quart casserole dish.
• Cover and bake 15 to 20 minutes. Stir, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

COUNTRY SAUSAGE MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• In medium skillet, crumble and cook the sausage; drain on paper towels.
• In medium saucepan, combine milk, cheese and mustard; cook and stir over low heat until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
• Stir in sausage, tomatoes,mushrooms, onions and cayenne pepper; remove from heat.
• Cook elbow macaroni and drain.
• In large bowl, combine macaroni and the cheese mixture;gently toss until well coated.
• Spoon into greased 2-quart casserole dish.
• Cover and bake 15-18 minutes.
• Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; return to oven, uncovered, for 5 minutes more.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE

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.

SMOKED SAUSAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
• In a large saucepan or heavy pot, over a medium low heat, add the cheese, dressing, and milk, and stir until the cheese has melted
• and is bubbly. Add the pasta and sausage and stir until well coated. Serve immediately.

KICKED UP SAUSAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter a large casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Drain well.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, stirring, until browned and the fat is rendered. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan. Add the onions, bell peppers, and 1 teaspoon of the Essence, and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and anise seeds, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
• Melt the remaining stick of butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat until thick, 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to let the flour brown. Using a whisk, add the milk in a steady stream and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the salt, pepper, cayenne, and 2 cups of the cheese, and stir well. Add the noodles, cooked sausage and vegetables, and stir well to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of cheese with the breadcrumbs and remaining 2 teaspoons of Essence. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

COUNTRY STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• For topping; in a bowl combine the breadcrumbs with melted butter; set aside.
• In a large saucepan, cook the macaroni until firm-tender; drain, and add the Velveeta cheese, stir well; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan melt butter, add flour; stir well.
• Add in the milk or half and half, mustard, cream cheese, salt and pepper, then stir until cream cheese is thoroughly combined and melted.
• Add in parsley then pour over macaroni mixture.
• Transfer to a large casserole dish.
• Top with 1-1/2 cups breadcrumbs mixed with 2 Tbsp melted butter.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until top is a light golden brown.

COUNTRY SAUSAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Crumble and cook sausage in medium skillet until browned. In large bowl, combine sausage, macaroni and cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes and green onions. Spoon into greased 2-quart casserole dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until hot. Stir, sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered for 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

SKILLET KIELBASA MACARONI AND CHEESE(COOK'S COUNTRY)

Steps:

• 1. Brown sausage in 12" non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, 6-8 minutes Transfer to paper towel lined plate.
• 2. Add bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt & pepper to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and wipe out skillet.
• 3. Bring water, 1-1/4 cups evaporated milk, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to simmer over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook, stirring often, until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
• 4. Whisk remaining evaporated milk, hot saucer and cornstarch together in a bowl, then stir into pasta. Bring to simmer and good until begins to thicken, about 1 minute.
• 5. Remove from heat and add cheeses and sausage. Sprinkle with bread crumbs & enjoy!

HALF-TIME SAUSAGE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• To prep before, make light roux; melt the 4 ounces butter in heavy bottomed pan, slowly add the flour and stir until combined and smooth.
• Cook over medium heat until just golden brown; set aside.
• Grill sausages or bake in oven and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In large pot, boil water and cook macaroni al dente.
• While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet and add onions.
• Saute onions over low heat, stirring frequently.
• Add the roux to the onions and add the milk gradually, whisking to work out any lumps.
• Bring sauce to a full boil, then reduce heat and add cheese one slice at a time.
• Simmer until smooth and thickened.
• Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Strain through a fine-mesh colander, if desired.
• Add heavy cream and simmer to a good flavor and consistency.
• Rub an ovenproof casserole dish with the garlic, then add the macaroni, sliced sausage and sauce; mix well.
• In a small bowl, mix melted butter and bread crumbs and sprinkle mixture on top.
• Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
• Then take foil off, add grated cheese and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes. Let rest before serving.