Description
A delicious and hearty dish combining smoked sausage with creamy mac and cheese, all cooked in one skillet for easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the sliced smoked sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni, milk, cream, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- For a spicier version, use spicy smoked sausage.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg