BEER-CHEESE MAC AND SAUSAGES

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Comforting mac and cheese becomes even heartier with cocktail sausages. Topping servings with popcorn adds fun crunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (7 oz) elbow macaroni (2 cups)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup beer or non-alcoholic beer
2 cups shredded marble jack cheese (8 oz)
1 package (1 lb) cocktail-size fully cooked smoked sausages
2 cups popped microwave popcorn

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time. Rinse and return to saucepan.
  • While macaroni is cooking, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in half-and-half, mustard, pepper sauce and salt; heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Stir in beer. Remove from heat; let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add sausages to cooked macaroni. Stir in cheese sauce. Spoon macaroni mixture into casserole.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and top begins to brown. Top with popcorn just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

Vanessa Williams
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Md Sakib
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I've never been a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so cheesy and delicious.


Mahfuza Khatoon
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jimmy O'Brien
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of beer or sausage that you like.


Raiatea
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This dish is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I was able to make it in under an hour.


George Khulekani
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The sausages in this dish are the perfect addition. They add a nice smoky flavor and some extra protein.


Amohelang Lithebe
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I love that this recipe uses beer. It adds a really unique flavor to the cheese sauce.


Evans Kakoma
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This is my new go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Kamohelo Ranchebe
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves the cheesy, saucy pasta and the flavorful sausages.


Chernor Maju Sesay
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This recipe was amazing! The beer cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the sausages added a nice smoky flavor. I served it with a side of garlic bread, and it was the perfect comfort food dinner.