Instant Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese Five Ways.
I honestly can't think of a food that is more comforting to me than a lush and creamy macaroni and cheese recipe, and I am ALWAYS on the lookout for a new variation on my favorite cheesy noodle.
The creamy base of this stove-top mac and cheese is the perfect complement to the smokey flavor of their polish smoked sausage.
Ingredients of Creamy Five Cheese Mac and Sausage
- It's 2 cups of Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, shredded (8 oz.).
- Prepare 1 cup of Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, shredded (4 oz.).
- You need 1 cup of Gouda Cheese, shredded (4 oz.).
- Prepare 1/2 cup of Havarti Cheese, shredded (2 oz.).
- Prepare 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan Cheese (1 oz.).
- You need 1 lb. of spiral macaroni pasta of choice (I used Italian Trottole).
- You need 3 Tbsp. of unsalted butter.
- You need 2 Tbsp. of flour.
- It's 1 tsp. of dry mustard.
- You need 2 cups of heavy cream.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of sour cream.
- It's 1 tsp. of salt.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp. of pepper.
- Prepare 1 pkg. of Johnsonville sausage six links (I used Jalapeño Cheddar) sliced into coins.
Creamy Five Cheese Mac and Sausage step by step
- Shred all of the cheeses and place together in bowl..
- Cook pasta as directed on package..
- Place sausage coins in a skillet and cooked until browned. Set aside..
- Place butter in large pan and melt over medium low heat. As soon as melted, whisk in the flour and dry mustard. Continue whisking until a slight paste starts to form. Take care not to burn..
- Whisk in the heavy cream. Continue whisking over medium low heat until thickened..
- Add in all of your cheeses. Whisk until smooth and incorporated..
- Add in your cooked, drained pasta. Mix completely. Now add in your sour cream and salt and pepper..
- Fold in your cooked sausage coins..
- Enjoy! ! I served mine with a side of my oven roasted broccoli..
Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese from Delish.com has the smoothest cheese sauce. An ideal mac & cheese shouldn't be complicated. Cook macaroni according to the package directions. I love the flavor that ground sausage adds to mac and cheese and the fact that it makes it feel more like a main dish. It's every bit as delicious as this Super Creamy Mac & Cheese.
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