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Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Sausage Mac and Cheese is the best comfort food. Dinner is easy when you make this flavorful casserole with hearty meat, pasta, cheese and more.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 571 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Place the sausage and the diced onion in a large sauce pan or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Break up the meat and cook until the sausage is browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Then stir in the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, water and half and half. Then stir in the elbow macaroni. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 14-18 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Uncover and then remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and allow the heat from the meal to melt the cheese. Serve while warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- *Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
- You can easily make this recipe with ground beef or ground sausage if you prefer.
- We recommend shredding your own cheddar cheese for this recipe as it melts smoother and is more creamy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
571kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
1046mg
(44%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
786IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
334mg
(33%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1046mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 786IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 334mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.