Skillet Mac and Cheese & Kielbasa

9 Reviews

Ready In: 30 min

“Just one skillet is all you need to make this cheesy, creamy mac and cheese with slices of delicious kielbasa sausage.” - by The Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Ingredients

1 (13.5 ounce) package Johnsonville® Polish Kielbasa Sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
3 3/4 cups water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
3 cups elbow macaroni (or favorite small pasta)
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Brown kielbasa in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (7-9 minutes). Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Add bread crumbs (dash with salt and pepper) to now empty skillet and cook stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and wipe out skillet.
Bring water, 1 1/4 cups of evaporated milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt to simmer in now empty skillet over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook, stirring often, until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
Whisk remaining 1/4 cup evaporated milk, hot sauce and cornstarch together in a bowl, then stir into pasta. Bring to simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack and kielbasa. Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs. Serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
1373 cal
69%

Fat
80.8 g
124%

Carbs
93.3 g
30%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (9)

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Manda

Mar. 25, 2013

"This was pretty good. I skipped the bread crumbs on top because I felt like it didn't need any. I think next time I'll kick the spice level up and triple the hot sauce required. I feel like the spice ..." See moreand the Kielbasa will go great together."

SaucySteffie

Feb. 24, 2013

"I tried this recipe and it came out okay. I would definitely make it again but I think it needs margerine and I would substitute Pepper jack cheese for the Monterey. The amount of cheese was a bit ..." See moremuch so I now have some unused cheese to use Also, I didn't have any cornstarch on hand so I used flour instead. I didn't notice the recipe called for fresh breadcrumbs until later. I used the prepared kind, which probably affected the flavor and a cup of it was way too much just to sprinkle on the top. Next time I would add chopped green peppers and more seasoning to add more flavor."

CindyLepp

Mar. 31, 2013

"This is so easy and a great comfort food! Who doesn't love mac & cheese? I served it with green beans and corn muffins. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!..." See more"

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