Description
A delicious and easy one pot meal combining creamy mac and cheese with savory kielbasa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the sliced kielbasa and cook over medium heat until browned.
- Add the elbow macaroni, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- For a spicier version, add some red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg