Skillet Mexi Sausage Mac And Cheese
"I've had this recipe around for ages it a tasty dish and one my family enjoys, I always have cooked frozen sausage meat in my freezer vacum packed in 1/2 pound amounts which really cuts down prep time"
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (433.4 g)
- Calories 1288.3
- Total Fat - 84.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 36 g
- Cholesterol - 209.6 mg
- Sodium - 2559.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 65 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.5 g
- Sugars - 7.2 g
- Protein - 64.8 g
- Calcium - 872.8 mg
- Iron - 4.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 1.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.7 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Step 2
Brown the sausage meat and jalapeno with 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned (about 10-12 minutes) drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water and salsa; bring to a boil, and cook stirring occasionally for 6 minutes, then remove beef mixture to the bowl with cooked macaroni, set aside while making the cheese sauce.
Step 3
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth; cook whisking constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in cream or milk and cook whisking constantly about 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 2 cups shredded cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in cooked pasta/beef mixture and black beans.
Step 4
Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For a spicier dish, use hot taco seasoning mix and a hotter variety of jalapeno.
- For a creamier dish, use whole milk instead of light cream or milk.
- Instead of light cream or milk, use coconut milk. This substitution would add a creamy and rich flavor to the dish, and would make it vegan-friendly.
- Instead of sharp cheddar cheese, use a vegan cheese alternative. This would make the dish vegan-friendly, and would still provide a cheesy flavor.
Vegetarian Variation Replace the Italian sausage with 1 pound of crumbled tofu. Saute the tofu with the jalapeno in 2 tablespoons of oil until lightly browned (about 10-12 minutes). Omit the taco seasoning mix, water and salsa and add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of onion powder to the tofu mixture. Proceed with the recipe as directed.
Mexican Variation Replace the Italian sausage with 1 pound of ground beef. Saute the beef with the jalapeno in 2 tablespoons of oil until lightly browned (about 10-12 minutes). Add 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning mix, 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of salsa to the beef mixture. Proceed with the recipe as directed.
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FAQ
Q: How much taco seasoning mix should I use?
A: You should use 1 (1.25 ounce) package of mild or spicy taco seasoning mix for this recipe.
Q: Can I use fresh ingredients instead of canned?
A: Yes, you can use fresh ingredients instead of canned. Make sure to adjust the cooking time and seasonings as needed.
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Fun facts:
This Skillet Mexi Sausage Mac and Cheese recipe was inspired by the classic Mexican dish, Chilaquiles. Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican breakfast dish that consists of fried corn tortillas cut into quarters and topped with green or red salsa, cheese, and cream.
The jalapeno pepper, a key ingredient in this recipe, is a type of chili pepper that originated in Mexico. It is one of the most popular peppers in the world, and is often used in Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Southwestern cuisine.