Pizza Mac N Cheese

I found this recipe in "Top-rated Recipes" by Betty Crocker.

I love Mac N Cheese so I am always looking for different ways to make it.   This will be my side dish tonight.  I have a feeling that my son is going to really like it.  It has all of his favorites.

I will let you know how it goes.



 Pizza Mac 'n Cheese

3 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (16 oz)
1 lb mild or spicy pork sausage
1 large green bell pepper; chopped
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups milk
3/4 cup water
4 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese (16 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
20 slices pepperoni

Heat oven to 325.  Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.  Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.  In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium high heat until no longer pink, drain.  In same skillet, cook bell pepper and onion 5 minutes or until crisp.

In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.  Stir in flour, salt and 1/2 tsp of the pepper flakes.  Cook and stir until smooth.  Gradually add milk and water, stirring constantly until thickened.  Gradually add cheddar cheese; stir until melted.  Add macaroni, sausage and onion mixture; toss to coat.  Spoon into casserole.  Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.  Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until bubbly.  Top with Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and remaining 1 tsp pepper flakes.  Bake 2 to 4 minutes longer, or until lightly browned.  Garnish with basil.

Nutrution Info:
Per Serving
Calories 570
Total Fat 35g
Sodium 960 mg
Total Carbohydrate 36g
Protein 29g