Description
A delicious and hearty smoked sausage mac and cheese skillet that combines creamy cheese sauce with savory smoked sausage and pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced smoked sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet with the sausage.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni and sausage in the skillet.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- For a spicier version, use spicy smoked sausage.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg