Apple-Sausage Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Apple-Sausage Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish; Kosher salt; 3/4 pound medium pasta shells; 1/2 cup diced onion; 6 ounces chicken-apple sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 tablespoon mustard powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups apple juice; 1 pound monterey jack cheese, shredded (4 cups); 1/2 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups); 1/2 cup sour cream; 35 small butter crackers (1 sleeve Ritz), crushed

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
Kosher salt
3/4 pound medium pasta shells
1/2 cup diced onion
6 ounces chicken-apple sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups apple juice
1 pound monterey jack cheese, shredded (4 cups)
1/2 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
1/2 cup sour cream
35 small butter crackers (1 sleeve Ritz), crushed

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2 1/2 -quart baking dish.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
5
Add the onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the sausage, mustard powder, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the sausage is golden, about 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
8
Stir in the apple juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 8 more minutes.
9
Slowly stir about three-quarters each of the monterey jack and cheddar cheese into the sauce until smooth, about 2 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat.
11
Stir in the pasta and sour cream.
12
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
13
Sprinkle with the crushed crackers and the remaining cheese.
14
Bake until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
15
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
16
Photograph by Kang Kim

5128

kcal

Calories

502

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish, Kosher salt, 3/4 pound medium pasta shells, 1/2 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Apple-Sausage Mac and Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple-Sausage Mac and Cheese

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