Gussied Up Mac 'N' Cheese

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente, adding salt to water.

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   Meanwhile, cut sausage lengthwise into quarters. Cut each quarter into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.

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   Saute sausage in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until browned around edges; drain on paper towels.

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   Bring cream to a simmer in Dutch oven over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and stir in cheese product. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted. Stir in sausage and remaining cheeses; cook, stirring constantly, until cheeses are melted. Remove from heat; stir in hot cooked pasta.

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   Pour mixture into a buttered 3-qt. baking dish or 12 (8-oz.) ramekins; top with potato chips. Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes.

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   Note: We tested with Velveeta.

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   *Lightly salted potato chips may be substituted.

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   Recipe adapted from Fire In My Belly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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