Beer-Cheese Mac and Sausages

Health score
2%
Beer-Cheese Mac and Sausages
60 min.
8
453kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in a comforting and hearty dish that brings together the best of both worlds: creamy cheese and savory sausages, all enveloped in the delightful flavor of beer. Our Beer-Cheese Mac and Sausages is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for family gatherings, game day, or a cozy dinner at home. With a rich, velvety cheese sauce made from marble jack cheese and a hint of ground mustard, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

The addition of fully cooked smoked sausages adds a satisfying protein punch, making this mac and cheese not just a side dish, but a fulfilling main course. The crispy popcorn topping adds an unexpected crunch, elevating the texture and making each bite a delightful experience. Ready in just 60 minutes, this recipe serves eight, making it ideal for sharing with friends and loved ones.

Whether you're a mac and cheese aficionado or simply looking for a new twist on a classic favorite, this dish is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to whip up a delicious meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • oz elbow macaroni (2 cups)
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 cup onion finely chopped
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce red
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup beer 
  • oz colby cheese shredded
  • lb little wieners smoked fully cooked
  • cups butter-flavored microwave popcorn 
  • cups frangelico 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time. Rinse and return to saucepan.
  2. While macaroni is cooking, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in half-and-half, mustard, pepper sauce and salt; heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Stir in beer.
  3. Remove from heat; let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted.
  4. Add sausages to cooked macaroni. Stir in cheese sauce. Spoon macaroni mixture into casserole.
  5. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and top begins to brown. Top with popcorn just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories453kcal
Protein16.07%
Fat60.93%
Carbs23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.16
Glycemic Load
2.9
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.6530435111212%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.02mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:453.05kcal
22.65%
Fat:30.08g
46.27%
Saturated Fat:14.27g
89.17%
Carbohydrates:25.55g
8.52%
Net Carbohydrates:24.29g
8.83%
Sugar:1.85g
2.06%
Cholesterol:74.51mg
24.84%
Sodium:887.67mg
38.59%
Alcohol:1.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.94%
100%
Protein:17.84g
35.69%
Phosphorus:315.71mg
31.57%
Selenium:21.71µg
31.02%
Calcium:211.01mg
21.1%
Zinc:2.45mg
16.34%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.3%
Copper:0.21mg
10.59%
Magnesium:36.98mg
9.24%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.71%
Vitamin A:418.41IU
8.37%
Iron:1.43mg
7.97%
Potassium:223.02mg
6.37%
Fiber:1.26g
5.05%
Folate:18.42µg
4.61%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.4%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.17%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.14%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.73%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.15%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.1%
Vitamin K:1.32µg
1.26%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%