Baked Mac & Cheese & Sausage

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta brands

More nutritious or cost-effective.

Cut up smoked sausages and brown them in a pan.

Boil water and add a little oil to it.

Cook pasta shells until al dente, then drain.

In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add 2 tablespoons of flour to make a roux.

Pour in 1.5 cups of milk into the roux and stir until thick and bubbly.

Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the mixture.

Stir in 2 cups of shredded three-cheese blend until melted.

Butter a casserole dish and layer some of the pasta shells in the bottom.

Pour the cheese mixture over the pasta shells and mix well.

Cover the dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Uncover and check the dish, then optionally add more cheese on top and return to the oven to brown the top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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