How to Make Sausage Gravy Macaroni and Cheese

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By huggingthecoast
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An addictive variation of macaroni and cheese!

This is a highly addictive, Southern style variation of the classic dishes macaroni and cheese and sausage gravy that your friends and family are sure to enjoy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 lb elbow macaroni
2 cups country sausage gravy (see recipe below)
1 tsp onion powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional hot milk, if needed
Salt & pepper to taste

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Step 2

Drain, return to pot, and stir in sausage gravy and onion powder.
Step 3

When thoroughly hot, mix in the cheese a handful at a time. If it’s too thick, add a little hot milk.
Step 4

Taste for salt and pepper. Enjoy !
Step 5

To make the sausage gravy: 1 lb high quality roll sausage (such as Jimmy Dean or Bob Evans); 3 Tbsp oil, if needed; 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; Salt, pepper, & cayenne to taste. Fry the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces, until fully cooked. Add enough oil, if needed, to equal roughly 3 tablespoons (lean sausage will release very little oil.) Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for a minute or two. Add the milk a bit at a time at first, stirring until incorporated, adding more as it thickens. When all the milk is incorporated, turn the heat down very low and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes until thickened. If it becomes too thick, add a bit of water. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a pinch of cayenne, if desired.