Protein Packed Mac and Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Macaroni and Cheese Recipes. (Protein Packed Mac and Cheese Recipe). This classic dish gets upgraded with Johnsonville! While many reach for the boxed stuff, this quick and easy recipe shows you how easy homemade can be. Take your favorite elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk and American cheese to create a delicious meal that everyone loves. For the real treat, add in some Johnsonville Smoked Sausage for that extra hit of savory goodness. For you cheese lovers, Johnsonville Three Cheese Italian Style Cooking Sausage is the perfect match.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Protein Packed Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons flour

1 cup fat-free milk

8 ounces processed American cheese

cubed (Velveeta® or Kraft®)

1 link Johnsonville® Smoked or Three-Cheese Italian Style Premium Cooking Sausage

quartered and sliced

Protein Packed Mac and Cheese Recipe

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile in another saucepan melt butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.

Step 4

Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Step 5

Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.

Step 6

Stir in macaroni and sausage. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Protein Packed Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 467.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.1g 42%

Carbohydrates: 25.2g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 31.7g 49%

Saturated Fat: 16.8g 84%

Cholesterol: 85.9mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 748.8IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.1mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Folate: 27.9mcg 7%

Calcium: 323.5mg 32%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 51.4mg 18%

Potassium: 209.2mg 6%

Sodium: 1122.9mg 45%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 285.7

*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.