Spicy BBQ Cheddar Mac With Smoked Sausage
A comforting and flavorful mac and cheese with smoky sausage and a kick of BBQ 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: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage in a large pot over medium heat with melted butter until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir and cook for another minute.
- Stir in elbow macaroni and chicken broth; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat, mix in whole milk and BBQ sauce; stir until combined, then add shredded cheddar cheese and keep stirring until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños during the sautéing step. Substitute smoked sausage with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg