Protein Packed Mac & Cheese

Submitted by Johnsonville Sausage

"It's easy to pack your mac and cheese with protein with Johnsonville Smoked Sausage."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 8 ounces American cheese, cubed (Velveeta® or Kraft®)
• 1 link half of 13 . 5 ounce package Johnsonville® Smoked or Three Cheese Italian Style Premium Cooking Sausage, quartered and sliced

directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
5. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.
6. Stir in macaroni and sausage.
7. Enjoy.