Description
Get ready to dive into a comforting and flavor-packed dish with our One-Pot Sausage and Peppers Mac and Cheese. This easy-to-make, one-pan wonder combines the classic comfort of macaroni and cheese with the savory goodness of smoked sausage and bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. 1. Sauté the sausage: In your large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside.
2. 2. Cook the vegetables: In the same pot, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté the vegetables until they are tender and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3. Add the pasta and broth: Pour the chicken broth into the pot with the cooked vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the elbow macaroni. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
4. 4. Finish the dish: Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth. Finally, add the cooked sausage back to the pot and stir to combine.
5. 5. Serve and enjoy: Serve the One-Pot Sausage and Peppers Mac and Cheese hot, garnished with additional shredded cheese or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
To make the dish even healthier, you can use low-fat or reduced-fat cheese, opt for whole-grain pasta, and balance the meal with a side of fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: mac and cheese, sausage, one-pot
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 600
- Calories: 2
- Sugar: 800
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 80
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 25
- Protein: undefined
- Cholesterol: 60