Easy Weeknight Mac and Cheese 4 Ways recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups small elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 ½ cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original almondmilk 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Freshly ground pepper to taste ¾ cup 1/4-inch diced turkey kielbasa ⅔ cup chopped onion ⅔ cup diced bell pepper (any color) ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped onion ⅓ cup real bacon bits 1 ½ cups mixed riced cauliflower and broccoli Garlic salt to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped red onion 15 slices turkey pepperoni, cut into quarters ⅓ cup diced bell pepper (any color) ⅓ cup sliced olives
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Directions Easy Weeknight Mac and Cheese 4 Ways
Directions
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Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions, about 8 minutes.
While macaroni is cooking, melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in Almond Breeze almondmilk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Stir in mustard, onion powder, and garlic salt.
Add cheese a little at a time, cooking and stirring until melted before adding more. Season with pepper. Drain macaroni well and stir in. Cook for 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
For Sausage and Pepper topping: Cook sausage and onion in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sausage is browned and onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and thyme, cook and stir for 2 minutes more to soften peppers. Serve over hot Weeknight Mac and Cheese.
For Riced Veggie and Bacon topping: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add bacon and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in riced veggies, cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to soften. Season with garlic salt. Serve over hot Weeknight Mac and Cheese.
For Pepperoni and Veggie Pizza topping: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepperoni and cook until both are lightly browned, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, cook and stir for 2 minutes to soften. Stir in olives, if desired. Spoon over hot Weeknight Mac and Cheese.