Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Sausage and Broccoli
The cheese sauce in this recipe is rich and creamy, and the panko breadcrumb topping adds a satisfying crunch. The smoked sausage gives the dish a smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy cheese sauce, and the broccoli provides a boost of vitamins and fiber.
This Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Sausage and Broccoli is the perfect meal for a cozy night in, or a satisfying dinner after a long day. Serve it with a green salad and some crusty bread, and you’ve got a delicious and complete meal. So go ahead, comfort yourself with a big, comforting bowl of this amazing dish!
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π₯ Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
πͺ Instructions
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Stir in the garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and add the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheese sauce, sliced sausage, and chopped broccoli. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the macaroni and cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
π Top tip
Comfort Food at its Finest: Who doesn’t love a big, comforting bowl of macaroni and cheese? It’s the ultimate comfort food, and this version is even better with the addition of smoked sausage and broccoli.
Baking Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6
π Recipe
Oven Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Smoked Sausage And Broccoli
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces smoked sausage sliced
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Stir in the garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and add the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheese sauce, sliced sausage, and chopped broccoli. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the macaroni and cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
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