Description
Spicy BBQ Cheddar Mac with Smoked Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy cheddar cheese with the bold flavors of smoky sausage and zesty BBQ sauce. This delicious dish offers a delightful twist on traditional mac and cheese, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes! Customize it to your taste by adjusting spice levels or swapping ingredients, making it a versatile favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and brown the sliced smoked sausage for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in elbow macaroni and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Lower the heat and mix in whole milk, BBQ sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg