SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE

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I had the various ingredients as left-overs so did some major tweaking of several other recipes and came up with this.

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
1 Tbsp jarred jalapeno slices, minced
1/2 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 1/2 Tbsp grapeseed oil (or other oil)
1 1/2 Tbsp flour
3/4 c half and half
1 c milk
1 medium head cauliflower, separated into florets
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
6 oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1/2 lb pasta of choice
6 oz velveeta cheese, cubed
1 Tbsp panko bread crumbs
1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 quart casserole dish. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook pasta and cauliflower in salted boiling water until done. Drain, set aside.
  • 3. Slice turkey sausage, saute until browned. Set aside.
  • 4. In a large pot, heat oil and saute onion, garlic and jalapeno until onion has softened. Add coriander, cumin and cayenne.
  • 5. Stir in flour and cook for about 3 minutes. Add milk mixture slowly. Add cheese. Stir until cheese melts and mixture thickens.
  • 6. Add cooked pasta and cauliflower and the sausage to cheese mixture. Stir to mix.
  • 7. Transfer mixture to casserole dish. Top with crumbs and parmesan. Bake for 20-30 minutes until crumbs are browned. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Jonathan H
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use a milder sausage next time.


Md Mihaj
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and always a hit with the crowd. Just be sure to make extra because it goes fast!


Youness Bou
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was nice and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Danidu Nadun
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The macaroni and cheese is always a hit with my family, and the sausage adds a nice bit of flavor.


Habalabadaba DingDong
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I'm not a huge fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this dish. The macaroni and cheese was really creamy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice savory flavor.


Sheikh Mbaba
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and filling meal. The macaroni and cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the sausage adds a nice bit of protein.


Samuel Kirby
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was nice and creamy.


Daniel Soper
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice bit of texture.


German Vicente pascual
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and always a hit with the crowd.


shiraz abbasi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The macaroni and cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the sausage adds a nice bit of spice.


Annie Wenz
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The macaroni and cheese is always a hit with my family, and the sausage adds a nice bit of flavor.


Noxie Mama we boys Msutu
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was nice and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


NAMAN ABAD (Cheema)
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a spicy Italian sausage and it gave the dish a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cathy Walker
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The cheese sauce was really rich and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice savory flavor.


Waleed Alkhalidi
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This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the sausage gives it a nice kick.


Aiman Nusra
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and the sausage added a nice touch of smokiness.


Lennox Mdoda
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This spicy macaroni and cheese with sausage was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had just the right amount of heat.