Macaroni And Cheese With Sausage And Pears Recipe

Name: Macaroni And Cheese With Sausage And Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 onion, chopped; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed; 3 cups milk; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; ground black pepper to taste; 1 (12 ounce) package fully-cooked sausage, sliced; 1 pear - peeled, cored, and sliced; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 onion, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package fully-cooked sausage, sliced
1 pear - peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup bread crumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
3
Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onions in the melted butter until partially translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour until paste-like consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly stream in milk, stirring constantly, until flour mixture is incorporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until completely melted and and sauce has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Pour cheese sauce into macaroni; stir to coat. Season with black pepper. Stir in sausage.
5
Reserve 4 slices of pears; dice remaining pear slices and stir into macaroni mixture. Arrange the reserved slices atop macaroni mixture.
6
Stir 2 tablespoons melted butter and bread crumbs together in a small bowl; sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and topping is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: cooking spray, 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Macaroni And Cheese With Sausage And Pears 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.

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Macaroni And Cheese With Sausage And Pears

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