Creamy Kielbasa Mac and Cheese Bake

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Creamy Kielbasa Mac and Cheese Bake! This non-vegetarian American classic features a rich, creamy cheese sauce enveloping tender elbow macaroni and savory kielbasa sausage. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is a crowd-pleaser. Please note, it contains dairy and gluten, making it unsuitable for those with related allergies.

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Overview

Cheese's Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a comforting and delicious dish that combines creamy cheese sauce with hearty kielbasa sausage and elbow macaroni. This recipe, passed down from a beloved family member, is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 80 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 - 16 Ounces (oz) package kielbasa sausage, sliced
• 1 - 8 Ounces (oz) package elbow macaroni
• 0.33 - Cups butter, melted
• 1 - Small onion, minced
• 3 - Tablespoons (tbsp) all-purpose flour
• 2 - Cups milk
• 1 - 10 Ounces (oz) sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1 - Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 - Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 - Cup dry bread crumbs

Steps

1. Cook and stir the kielbasa in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until heated through and beginning to brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. Fill a pan with lightly salted water, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Melt the butter in the skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion for about 5 minutes until translucent. Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to make a roux, then remove from heat.
5. Whisk in the milk a little at a time, stirring constantly, until all the milk is incorporated. Return to low heat, bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Whisk in the Cheddar cheese, a few cubes at a time, until all the cheese is incorporated and the sauce is hot and smooth.
7. Pour the macaroni into the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Stir in the cooked kielbasa, salt, and pepper.
8. Spoon the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top.
9. Bake for about 20 minutes in the preheated oven until the crumbs are brown and the casserole is bubbling. Let stand for 15 minutes after baking to set before serving.

Enjoy this comforting and easy-to-make casserole with your family!