For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vegetables while they are sauteing. Feel free to substitute other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING12 People
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Elevate your comfort food game with this vibrant twist on classic macaroni and cheese! Savory Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and fragrant basil transform a simple dish into a hearty and satisfying meal that's ready in a flash.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate2 g
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Cholesterol29 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein6 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium277 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat12 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Prepare Creamy Macaroni and Cheese according to the recipe.
02
Step
1 mins
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. (1 minute)
03
Step
4 mins
Cook sausage, breaking it up as it fries, until it loses its raw color. (3-4 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Add onion and pepper slices, and saute until soft. (5 minutes)
05
Step
1 mins
Add basil, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.
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Lee Schimmel
Jun 8, 2025Next time I'm going to try it with different types of cheese in the mac and cheese base.
Ocie Windlertromp
Apr 12, 2025My family requests this at least once a week now!
Roma Beer
Apr 11, 2025The addition of sausage and peppers really elevated the mac and cheese. It's so much more flavorful than the plain version.
Douglas Buckridge
Mar 21, 2025Easy to follow and delicious! A definite winner!
Breanne Haley
Mar 19, 2025I added a little garlic to the sausage while it was cooking and it was amazing!
Zora Gleason
Dec 28, 2024This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight! My kids loved it, and I felt good about serving them something homemade.
Kirstin Spinka
Nov 24, 2024I made it vegetarian by using plant-based sausage. Just as good!
Tyshawn Schaden
Oct 20, 2024I used sweet Italian sausage and it was perfect! Not too spicy for the kids.
Davin Prohaska
Oct 14, 2024I love that you can customize it with whatever vegetables you have on hand.