PROTEIN PACKED MAC & CHEESE

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This classic dish gets upgraded with Johnsonville! While many reach for the boxed stuff, this quick and easy recipe shows you how easy homemade can be. Take your favorite elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk and American cheese to create a delicious meal that everyone loves. For the real treat, add in some Johnsonville Smoked Sausage for that extra hit of savory goodness. For you cheese lovers, Johnsonville Three Cheese Italian Style Cooking Sausage is the perfect match.

Provided by From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

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Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup fat-free milk
8 ounces processed American cheese, cubed (Velveeta® or Kraft®)
1 link Johnsonville® Smoked or Three-Cheese Italian Style Premium Cooking Sausage, quartered and sliced

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.
  • Stir in macaroni and sausage. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 85.9 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1122.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Mokgotle Asnath
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe was really good!


Emily Lanois
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it.


Susu Mazloum
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Keobone Mogapi
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This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Mohammad Mosharaf
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Yum! This was a great recipe.


Jacques Bosch
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


nalubega aisha
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This was a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies! They loved the mac and cheese, and they didn't even notice the broccoli. I will definitely be making this again.


Yohanes Daniel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and broccoli were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Bharat Poudel
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my kids and they loved it. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the chicken and broccoli were a nice addition. I will definitely be making this again!


Jill Flatt
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this dish turned out. I'm not usually a fan of mac and cheese, but this one was really good. The Greek yogurt and cottage cheese made it really creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and broccoli added a nice tou


Christinah Sodaba
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This protein-packed mac and cheese was an absolute hit with my family! The added Greek yogurt and cottage cheese gave it a creamy, cheesy texture without being too heavy, and the chicken and broccoli added a nice savory flavor. I will definitely be m