chunky macaroni and cheese with italian sausage

How To Make chunky macaroni and cheese with italian sausage

• 1

  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• 2

  Cook pasta in boiling salted water to cover 8 to 10 minutes,drain.
• 3

  Cook sliced italian sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat,stirring often,2 to 3 minutes or until crisp;remove and drain on paper towels.Discard drippings.
• 4

  Melt margarine in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat;whisk in flour until smooth,and cook,whisking constantly,2 minutes or until golden brown.Slowly whisk in milk,and cook,whisking often,10 to 12 minutes or until thickened.
• 5

  Remove from heat,and gradually add sharp cheddar and colby jack cheese and 1 cup blue cheese,stirring until smooth.
• 6

  Stir in corn,chopped carrots,italian sausages,sea salt and black pepper.Gently stir together cheese mixture and pasta in a large bowl.Spoon into 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
• 7

  Combine crushed nacho tortilla chips,bread crumbs and remaining blue cheese;sprinkle over the pasta. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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