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baked macaroni with cheesy sausage balls

4 Pinches
clownman70360 avatar
st bernard, LA
Updated on Dec 3, 2020

Here's another baked macaroni recipe filled with a unique addition of sausage balls with cheese.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CHEESY SAUSAGE BALLS
  • 4 pounds sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
  • 2 cups biscuit baking mix
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 banana peppers, chopped
  • BAKED MACARONI
  • 1 pound dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt mixed with black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

How To Make baked macaroni with cheesy sausage balls

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    To make the cheesy sausage balls, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Form into 1-inch balls.
  • Step 3
    Place on ungreased cookie sheet 1/2-inch apart. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    To make the baked macaroni, cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Step 5
    Heat margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, sea salt/black pepper, ground cumin and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth; gradually add evaporated milk and heavy cream.
  • Step 6
    Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, cubed cream cheese and shedded colby jack and sharp cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Step 7
    Remove from heat. Add cooked macaroni and sausage balls into cheese mixture; stir well until combined.
  • Step 8
    Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
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