Cheesy Sausage Mac and Cheese Casserole - Easy Weeknight Dinner
Hearty ground sausage, creamy cheese sauce, and tender pasta baked to golden perfection in this family-friendly make-ahead casserole.
Servings 8
Calories 302kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk sausage
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 10 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the sausage. Drain the liquid and return the sausage to the skillet.
- Add the soups, milk, Velveeta, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until blended.
- Then add the macaroni and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
Recipe Tips
For a crunchy topping that adds wonderful texture contrast, try sprinkling 1 cup of buttered bread crumbs or crushed Ritz crackers over the casserole before baking. You can also add an extra layer of shredded cheddar on top during the last 5 minutes of baking for an even cheesier finish. If you prefer a spicier dish, use hot Italian sausage or add a few dashes of hot sauce to the cheese mixture. For added color and nutrition, stir in 1 cup of frozen peas or 2 cups of fresh spinach when combining the pasta with the cheese sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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