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Beer-Cheese Mac and Sausages
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
Upgrade classic mac and cheese by adding cocktail sausages for extra heartiness and topping with popcorn for a fun and crunchy twist.
Ingredients:
  • 1 package (7 oz) elbow macaroni (2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup beer or non-alcoholic beer
  • 2 cups shredded marble jack cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 package (1 lb) cocktail-size fully cooked smoked sausages
  • 2 cups popped microwave popcorn
Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and generously spray a 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions for the minimum cook time, then drain, rinse, and return to the saucepan.
  • As macaroni cooks, melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in half-and-half, mustard, pepper sauce, and salt, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in beer, then remove from heat and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Combine sausages with cooked macaroni, then add cheese sauce. Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until bubbly with a golden brown top. Sprinkle with popcorn right before serving.

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