Smoked Sausage and Three-Cheese Mac Casserole
Smoked Sausage and Three-Cheese Mac Casserole layers tender elbow macaroni with smoky beef sausage and a creamy blend of Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and American cheeses. Juicy stewed tomatoes and sweet onions add brightness that balances the rich, melty sauce. It’s a hearty, family-style bake perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or cozy gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Sausage and Three-Cheese Mac Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and add 1 teaspoon oil to grease it.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring sometimes, until cooked through but slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix together the sausage, tomatoes and reserved juice, onion, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the elbow macaroni and stir. Transfer the macaroni mixture to the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with American cheese, and cover with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil from the baking dish, raise the temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C), and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
- Calories 346.81 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 13.53 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 39.97 g 15%
- Total Fat 15.64 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 6.46 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 607.25 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 2.48 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 107.75 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 254.26 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 7.65 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.63 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoked Sausage and Three Cheese Mac Casserole is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder, and Macaroni. Each serving provides about 346.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Sausage and Three-Cheese Mac Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder, Macaroni, Olive Oil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Sausage and Three-Cheese Mac Casserole?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 346.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Sausage and Three-Cheese Mac Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Smoked Sausage and Three-Cheese Mac Casserole healthy?
- Smoked Sausage and Three-Cheese Mac Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 346.81 calories and 13.53 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 607.25 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.46 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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