APPLE SAUCE MAC & CHEESE WITH APPLE SAUSAGE RECIPE - (4.8/5)
Provided by á-36350
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the apple sausage and cook until it is just cooked all the way through, breaking it apart into smaller pieces with the end of a wooden spoon while it's cooking. Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare the pasta according to the package's directions. When it is done, drain it well, drizzle it with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and shake it around a bit in the strainer to keep the pieces from getting stuck to each other. While the water is boiling and the pasta is cooking, heat the milk and applesauce in a medium-sized saucepan over medium low heat until hot, but do not bring it to a boil, stirring every 3 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat and whisk in the flour right after it is completely melted. Continue heating the butter/flour mixture for two minutes, whisking all the while. Then whisk the hot milk and applesauce into the butter mixture and cook for two more minutes, still whisking. The mixture should begin to thicken at this point. Remove the dutch oven from the heat and stir in the nutmeg, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, gruyere (except the 1/2 cup), cheddar, and the apple sausage pieces until evenly distributed. Add the cooked pasta and stir until the pasta is covered in the cheese sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of the grated gruyere over the mac and cheese, and sprinkle a pinch of extra pepper over the top if you'd like (gives it a nice finished look). Place the pan in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the macaroni on top just begins to turn golden brown at the tips. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Javan Kiamani
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were interesting. I would definitely make it again.
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[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The mac and cheese was bland and the apple sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.
CLAUDIA Juarez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe was really good! The apple sauce and apple sausage added a lot of flavor.
Rajar option
[email protected]This dish was a lot of work, but it was totally worth it! It's definitely a special occasion recipe.
Nyla Dad
[email protected]I thought the apple sauce and apple sausage were a bit overpowering. I think I would have preferred a more traditional mac and cheese recipe.
Uros Jovanovic
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I can see how others would enjoy the combination of sweet and savory.
MD Ifxhf
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the apple sauce at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It added a really unique and delicious flavor to the mac and cheese.
parker duncani
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Stacey Hartley
[email protected]I've never thought to put apple sauce in mac and cheese before, but it was surprisingly delicious! The sweetness of the apples played off the saltiness of the cheese really well.
kim jones
[email protected]This was a total hit with my family! The apple sauce added a subtle sweetness that balanced out the sharp cheddar cheese perfectly. The apple sausage was also a great addition, giving the dish a smoky and savory flavor.