Baked Macaroni and Gouda Cheese With Italian Sausage

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Baked Macaroni and Gouda Cheese With Italian Sausage is the perfect combination of cheesy goodness and succulent-ness!

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb macaroni
	1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage , uncooked with casings removed
	1 1/2 cups onions , caramelized
	1 quart whole milk
	6 tablespoons unsalted butter
	6 tablespoons flour
	3/4 lb gouda cheese , aged preferred ( about 4 cups grated )
	salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

780

Sugar

11g

Fat

38g

Baked Macaroni and Gouda Cheese With Italian Sausage is a classic pasta dish with an exquisite twist. It is quite popular in America and has gained a reputation as one of the best comfort foods out there. Baked Macaroni and Gouda Cheese With Italian Sausage is made using cooked macaroni which is then blended with Italian sausage, caramelized onions, and lots of melted gouda cheese to create a rich and creamy dish that is perfect for any food lover. The aromas of the baking gouda and sweetly caramelized onions will fill your home and entice even the pickiest eaters.

Instructions

1.	Preheat an oven to 350°F.
2.	Cook the macaroni until it is al dente then drain.
3.	In a pan cook the Italian sausage until done and set aside.
4.	Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until bubbling. Continuing to whisk, pour in the milk slowly and bring to a boil. Once starting to thicken, add the salt and black pepper to taste, turn the heat down to low and stir through the grated gouda cheese, until it has completely melted.
5.	Combine the macaroni, sausage and caramelized onions into the cheese sauce and transfer it all to a buttered baking dish.
6.	Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

Baked Macaroni and Gouda Cheese With Italian Sausage is a rich meal and makes a perfect dinner recipe for any household with its delicious and well-blended ingredients.
It’s a great meal to cook for kids since it will introduce them to different flavors and textures.

CONS

The dish is quite heavy, and should be enjoyed in moderation.
As it is a heavy meal, it may cause upset stomachs for people with digestive issues.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This baked macaroni dish gives you all the essential nutrients that you need to maintain a healthy body. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It contains high levels of protein, calcium, and vitamins that our bodies need to function at their best.