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Sausage Mac and CheeseSide Dishes
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Submitted by Daniel Cheramie
on Sunday, May 04, 2008
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| Makes: | 6 - 8 servings |
| Prep Time: | 30 minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 minutes |
| Ready In: | 1 hour, 15 minutes |
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A good twist on plain old Mac and Cheese. |
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| Ingredients |
| 9 tbsp unsalted butter |
1/2 pound elbow macaroni |
| 1 pound spicy Italian sausage |
1 cup chopped yellow onions |
| 1/2 cup chopped green pepper |
1 tbsp Creole/Cajun Seasoning |
| 4 tsp minced garlic |
1/2 tsp anise seeds |
| 1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
3 cups whole milk |
| 1 tsp salt |
1/2 tsp ground black pepper |
| 1/2 tsp cayenne |
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese |
| 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs |
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| | | Directions | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Butter a large casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Drain well.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, stirring, until browned and the fat is rendered. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan. Add the onions, bell peppers, and 1 teaspoon of the Creole Seasoning, and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and anise seeds, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
Melt the remaining stick of butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat until thick, 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to let the flour brown. Using a whisk, add the milk in a steady stream and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the salt, pepper, cayenne, and 2 cups of the cheese, and stir well. Add the noodles, cooked sausage and vegetables, and stir well to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of cheese with the breadcrumbs and remaining 2 teaspoons of Creole Seasoning. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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