the neely's spicy macaroni and cheese with chorizo sausage

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Brandy Bender
Darrington, WA

Mmmmmm Good!

(1 rating)
yield 6 - 8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min

Ingredients For the neely's spicy macaroni and cheese with chorizo sausage

  • 1 lb
    penne pasta
  • 3 c
    cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil, plus drizzling
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pkg
    chorizo
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 4 c
    milk, warm
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    hot sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 2 c
    shredded monterey pepper jack
  • 1 c
    sharp white cheddar
  • 1 can
    french fried onions

How To Make the neely's spicy macaroni and cheese with chorizo sausage

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Cook the pasta in salted, boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
  • 3
    Add the cherry tomatoes to a sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, until visibly plump and softened.
  • 4
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Saute the chorizo in a saute pan until crisp. Remove. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add flour, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil. Continue to whisk constantly. Stir while adding the mustard, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Stir in the cheese; reserving 1/2 cup for the topping. The mixture will thicken as the heat increases.
  • 5
    Pour the drained pasta into the cheese sauce and mix well. Add to a 3-quart casserole dish. Add the chorizo and roasted cherry tomatoes. Top with reserved cheese and the fried onions. Bake for 35 minutes. Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking if refrigerated.
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