Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet sausage; 1 tablespoon shredded onion; 3 shredded garlic cloves; ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup flour; 1 -2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or ½ cup ketchup; 2 cups milk; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 cups chopped fresh spinach; 2 cups penne pasta

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet sausage
1 tablespoon shredded onion
3 shredded garlic cloves
¼ cup butter or ¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup flour
1 -2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or ½ cup ketchup
2 cups milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 cups penne pasta

1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees (180 C).
2
Cook sausage in frying pan, breaking up meat.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
While sausage is cooking, grate onions and garlic (use smallest grate).
5
Melt butter over medium heat.
6
Cook pasta as directed on package.
7
Add flour, onions, garlic, mustard, and worcestershire sauce.
8
Slowly add milk.
9
Adding too much will cause the flour mixture to clump together.
10
Add ketchup, salt and pepper.
11
Cook mixture for approx 2 minutes after boil, stirring constantly.
12
Remove mixture from heat, adding cheese.
13
Stir until completely melted and smooth.
14
Pour cheese mixture, spinach, and sausage into casserole dish, stirring until well blended.
15
Add pasta.
16
Sprinkle approximately 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on top of dish.
17
Using a small spoon, place several small tabs of butter on top.
18
Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

1048

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sweet sausage, 1 tablespoon shredded onion, 3 shredded garlic cloves, ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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