Honey Garlic Sausage Buffalo Mac With A Creamy Sauce
A comforting and cheesy buffalo mac and cheese dish with a hint of sweetness from honey and spiciness from buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Sauté the butter and minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, buffalo sauce, and honey; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir in the cooked macaroni until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more buffalo sauce or crushed red pepper flakes. Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg