PIMENTO MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE

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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies! You can also use peas.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 bunch broccolini (about 8 ounces), chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 links sweet Italian chicken sausage (about 2 1/2 ounces each), casings removed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
3 ounces cream cheese
1 3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 7 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 4-ounce jar chopped pimentos, drained
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, adding the broccolini during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage; cook, breaking up the meat, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove the sausage to a plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Add the flour to the drippings in the skillet; cook, stirring, until incorporated, 1 minute. Whisk in the milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the cheddar, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt until melted and smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in the pasta and broccolini, sausage and pimentos.
  • Preheat the broiler. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave; stir in the panko and sprinkle the mixture over the pasta. Broil until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Warren H Fry
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pimentos and they didn't even notice the spinach.


Sujon Alam
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of chicken sausage. It turned out really well! The pimentos and cheese gave it a really nice flavor.


Kilyer Juan
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I added some chopped jalapeños to this recipe and it gave it a nice spicy kick. It was delicious!


Muhammadshehbaz Muhammadshehbaz
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This recipe was very easy to follow. I made it with my kids and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Sn Naim
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I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pimentos and chicken sausage gave it a really unique flavor.


Hakiramu Penny
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken sausage. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus.


Malikzeeshan Durynayab
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Micheal Richardson
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover chicken sausage and pimentos and I didn't know what to do with them. This recipe was the perfect solution. It was easy to make and it turned out delicious.


Siphelele Sibamba
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I'm not a fan of chicken sausage, so I used ground beef instead. It turned out really well! The pimentos and cheese gave it a really nice flavor.


Yusuff Alamu
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. Overall, it was a good recipe, but I would make some changes next time.


Seyed Arif
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I added some chopped broccoli and red bell pepper to this recipe and it turned out great! It was a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family loved.


Jennifer McNary
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and delicious! I used a smoked chicken sausage and it gave the mac and cheese a really nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Sirri Marion
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I've never been a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind! The pimentos and chicken sausage gave it a really unique and delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Faadumo Mahomed
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This pimento mac and cheese with chicken sausage was a hit with my family! The flavor was amazing and the chicken sausage added a nice savory flavor. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.