Recipe Details
Ingredients
-
1(16 ounce) packagefully cooked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
-
1(8 ounce) packageelbow macaroni
-
⅓cupbutter
-
1smallonion, chopped
-
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
-
2cupsmilk
-
1(10 ounce) packagesharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
-
salt and ground black pepper to taste
-
1cupdry bread crumbs, or more as needed
Cooking Directions
-
Cook and stir the cut-up kielbasa in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until heated through and beginning to brown. Remove the sausage from the skillet, and set aside.
-
Fill a pan with lightly salted water, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
-
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
-
Melt the butter in the skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the chopped onion for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook and stir the butter, onion and flour for 2 to 3 minutes to make a roux, and remove from the heat. Whisk in the milk a little at a time, stirring constantly, until all the milk has been incorporated, and return to low heat. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to finish cooking the flour. Whisk in the Cheddar cheese, a few cubes at a time, until all the cheese has been incorporated and the sauce is hot and smooth.
-
Pour the macaroni into the cheese sauce, and stir to combine. Stir in the cooked kielbasa, salt, and pepper.
-
Spoon the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the crumbs are brown and the casserole is bubbling. Let stand for 15 minutes after baking, to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories600 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 38g |
49% |
Saturated Fat 19g |
95% |
Cholesterol 101mg |
34% |
Sodium 912mg |
40% |
Total Carbohydrate 39g |
14% |
Dietary Fiber 2g |
8% |
Total Sugars 6g |
|
Protein 24g |
|
Vitamin C 1mg |
3% |
Calcium 368mg |
28% |
Iron 2mg |
13% |
Potassium 368mg |
8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved