Name: Easy Weeknight Mac and Cheese 4 Ways
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1.5 cups small elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1.5 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original almondmilk; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 0.75 cup 1/4-inch diced turkey kielbasa; 0.66666668653488 cup chopped onion; 0.66666668653488 cup diced bell pepper (any color); 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 0.33333334326744 cup real bacon bits; 1.5 cups mixed riced cauliflower and broccoli; Garlic salt to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup chopped red onion; 15 slices turkey pepperoni, cut into quarters; 0.33333334326744 cup diced bell pepper (any color); 0.33333334326744 cup sliced olives

Easy Weeknight Mac and Cheese 4 Ways

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Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
25 minutes

Total Time:
35 minutes

Elevate mac and cheese with creamy Almond Breeze almondmilk and irresistible toppings for a crowd-pleasing twist.

Ingredients:

Garlic salt to taste
1.5 cups small elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1.5 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original almondmilk
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Freshly ground pepper to taste
0.75 cup 1/4-inch diced turkey kielbasa
0.66666668653488 cup chopped onion
0.66666668653488 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
0.33333334326744 cup real bacon bits
1.5 cups mixed riced cauliflower and broccoli
0.5 cup chopped red onion
15 slices turkey pepperoni, cut into quarters
0.33333334326744 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
0.33333334326744 cup sliced olives

Instructions:

Prepare the elbow macaroni as instructed on the package for approximately 8 minutes.
While the macaroni is cooking, melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in Almond Breeze almondmilk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Add mustard, onion powder, and garlic salt, and stir well.
Gradually sprinkle in the cheese, stirring until fully melted. Season with pepper. Drain macaroni thoroughly and mix in. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage and onion until sausage is browned and onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and thyme; cook and stir for 2 minutes to soften peppers. Serve over hot Weeknight Mac and Cheese.
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion in oil for 5 minutes, stirring often. 2. Add bacon and cook for an additional 2 minutes. 3. Stir in riced veggies and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes to soften. 4. Season with garlic salt and serve over hot Weeknight Mac and Cheese.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion and pepperoni in oil until lightly browned, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes to soften. If desired, add olives. Serve over hot Weeknight Mac and Cheese.

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