Protein Packed Mac & Cheese
Servings
5
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Protein Packed Mac & Cheese
This classic dish gets upgraded with Johnsonville! While many reach for the boxed stuff, this quick and easy recipe shows you how easy homemade can be. Take your favorite elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk and American cheese to create a delicious meal that everyone loves. For the real treat, add in some Johnsonville Smoked Sausage for that extra hit of savory goodness. For you cheese lovers, Johnsonville Three Cheese Italian Style Cooking Sausage is the perfect match.
Ingredients
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2
cups
uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni
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3
tablespoons
butter
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3
tablespoons
flour
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1
cup
fat-free milk
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8
ounces
processed American cheese, cubed (Velveeta® or Kraft®)
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1/2
package
JOHNSONVILLE® Premium Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage Rope or JOHNSONVILLE® Premium Fully Cooked Three-Cheese Italian Style Sausage Rope, quartered and sliced
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.
Stir in macaroni and sausage.
Enjoy.
