Best 11 Macaroni And Cheese With Smoked Sausage Recipes

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Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the basic recipe always includes macaroni pasta, cheese, and milk. One popular variation of macaroni and cheese is to add smoked sausage, which gives the dish a smoky and savory flavor. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover smoked sausage. If you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone at the table, then macaroni and cheese with smoked sausage is a great option.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CREAMY SMOKED SAUSAGE MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (13-ounce) package Kiolbassa Polish Smoked Sausage, sliced
1 (16-ounce) block sharp cheddar cheese
1 (1-pound) box elbow macaroni
4 cups milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Lightly brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • Grate the cheese on a box grater. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instuctions and drain. Set aside.
  • Pour the milk into a microwavable container and heat until warm - about 2 1/2 minutes.
  • In a large stock pot or dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the warm milk, whisking constantly until it has all been added. Cook, stirring very frequently to prevent scorching, until thick - about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheese, stirring constantly until melted. Add the salt and mix well. Add the pasta and sausage to the pot and mix well. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

SMOKED SAUSAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Dressing
1 package (10 ounces) spiral noodles or elbow macaroni
1 package (12 ounces) mini smoked sausages, cooked

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
  • In a large saucepan or heavy pot, over a medium low heat, add the cheese, dressing, and milk, and stir until the cheese has melted
  • and is bubbly. Add the pasta and sausage and stir until well coated. Serve immediately.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE



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Skip the bun: Eat your sausage, pepper and onion in a mac and cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
One 8-ounce block sharp Cheddar, grated
1 cup grated Gruyere

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package directions for al dente. Reserve 1 3/4 cups of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until lightly browned, breaking up the meat into small pieces, about 5 minutes. Transfer the browned meat to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the bell pepper, onion and a pinch of salt to the drippings in the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes; transfer to the plate with the sausage.
  • Carefully wipe out the pot, add the half-and-half and cayenne and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Gradually whisk in the Cheddar and Gruyere, 1 handful at time, until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta cooking water to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Stir in the sausage and vegetables; adjust the seasoning with additional salt. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

ONE-DISH MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE



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Microwave marvel! Five simple ingredients, and dinner's done in 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (9 oz) frozen cut broccoli
1 lb purchased macaroni and cheese (from deli)
1/2 lb fully cooked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 cup crushed round buttery crackers

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole, cook broccoli as directed on package; drain.
  • Stir in macaroni and cheese, and sausage. Microwave on High 6 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once or twice.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter on High 25 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in crushed crackers; sprinkle over top of macaroni mixture.
  • Microwave casserole on High 1 to 3 minutes or until crumbs are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 4 g

SHANNON'S SMOKY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This recipe is the best Mac & Cheese you'll ever have. It is literally one of 3 meals everyone in my family will eat. The smoked gouda gives this dish its smoky rich flavor. It's a gourmet grown-up version of the kiddie classic. Take any leftovers and cut into bite-sized squares, bread, and deep fry for a yummy snack.

Provided by S.Michael

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
5 ½ cups milk, divided
2 ½ cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the macaroni into the water and return to a boil. Cook and occasionally stir until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continually for 1 to 2 minutes to make a roux. Whisk 2 cups of the milk into the roux until smooth and then add the remaining milk. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, but not boiling. Stir the Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese into the mixture; once the cheeses have melted completely, fold the drained macaroni into the mixture to coat. Pour the macaroni mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over the macaroni. Drizzle the olive oil over the bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 106.5 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 712.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

CHEESY SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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My version of my grandmother's layered elbow, smoked sausage, stewed tomato, and cheese casserole.

Provided by I ♥ allrecipes

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups elbow macaroni
1 pound smoked beef sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
1 sweet onion, diced small
2 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
¼ teaspoon onion powder, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded American cheese (such as Kraft® Melts)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and oil with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir sausage, tomatoes and reserved juice, onion, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Add elbow macaroni and stir. Pour macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish, sprinkle with American cheese, and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil from baking dish, increase heat to 425, and bake until sauce is bubbly, and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 914.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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With the addition of turkey smoked sausage, green pepper, onion and seasonings, a mac 'n cheese dinner is transformed into a hearty entrée.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sausage

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
6-1/2 oz. (1/2 of 13-oz. pkg.) OSCAR MAYER Natural Uncured Turkey Sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding sausage and vegetables to the boiling water for the last 5 min. of the Macaroni cooking time.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese With Smoked Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pebbles4ann

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 ounces kraft deluxe macaroni and cheese mix
milk (for mac and cheese)
butter (for mac and cheese)
1/2 lb smoked sausage (cut into chunks)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare mac and cheese according to package directions. Adding sausage, onion, and bell pepper during last 5 minutes of macaroni cooking time.
  • Drain pasta and veggies.
  • Then add seasonings once it is all put together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.9, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 1649.7, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 10.7, Protein 28.9

SMOKED SAUSAGE WITH HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1 package Eckrich® Smoked Sausage
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine paprika, pepper, sugar, celery salt, salt, cayenne and mustard. Rub seasoning mixture over sausage. Grill according to package directions until heated through, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions., In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cream and onion; mix well. Bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; stir in cheese. Continue to stir just until cheese is melted., Drain macaroni; add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Season with salt and white pepper. Serve with grilled sausage.

Nutrition Facts :

MACARONI AND VELVEETA® WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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It's hard to believe you can make this Macaroni and VELVEETA with Smoked Sausage for six in just 20 minutes. (Hard to believe-but true!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion s
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper s
6 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup milk
1/4 ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt and adding sausage, onions and bell peppers to the boiling water for the last 5 min.; drain. Return to pan.
  • Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir on low heat until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 15 g

SMOKED MAC AND CHEESE



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I found this smoked mac and cheese recipe years ago in a magazine, and kept adding and taking away ingredients until I found the perfect combination. You can bake it in the oven, but grilling or smoking the dish is the real way to go. -Stacey Dull, Gettysburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 cups small pasta shells
12 ounces Velveeta, cut into small cubes
2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 2% milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
Dash cayenne pepper, optional
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or smoker to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in Velveeta, 1 cup smoked cheddar, cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, heavy cream, half-and-half, provolone, Colby-Monterey Jack, pepper jack, salt, pepper, paprika and, if desired, liquid smoke and cayenne pepper., Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking pans; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese. Place on grill or smoker rack. Grill or smoke, covered, until a thermometer reads at least 160°, 20-25 minutes, rotating pans partway through cooking. Do not overcook. Let stand 10 minutes before serving; if desired, sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right macaroni. Elbow macaroni is the classic choice for mac and cheese, but you can also use other shapes, such as shells, penne, or rotini.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. This means cooking it until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your mac and cheese. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a classic flavor, or experiment with other cheeses, such as Gruyère, Parmesan, or Fontina.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. A roux will help to prevent the sauce from becoming thin and watery.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat.
  • Add the smoked sausage. Once the sauce is thickened, add the smoked sausage. Stir to combine.
  • Bake the mac and cheese. Pour the mac and cheese mixture into a baking dish and bake until it is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Serve immediately. Mac and cheese is best served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese with smoked sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With a few simple tips, you can make the best mac and cheese with smoked sausage that you have ever tasted.

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