What household does not like a classic macaroni and cheese casserole? I grew up with this recipe, and so did my mom, her mom and who knows how many moms back. Make extra because it heats up well the next day or so for lunches. This is seriously one of my FAVORITE recipes comes out SO tasty!!
Here’s what you need:
Large oven-safe casserole, even rectangular works
A package of large elbow Macaroni
Lot’s of your favorite shredded cheddar or jack cheese (or both)
Milk
Salt and Pepper
1 pound ground sausage (spicy is best)
Directions:
Cook the macaroni to the “firm” direction on the bag, run cold water over and drain. Brown the ground sausage and drain.
Coat the pan with a little olive oil. Layer the macaroni, sausage and then cheese (lot’s) 2 to 3 times depending on how deep your dish is. Salt and pepper each layer according to your taste. Pour milk over the finished layers up to about half way up.
Bake at 350 covered for 45 minutes and then uncovered for 15 to 20 more. At this point you can add some bread crumbs on top if you want.
If you want to make an easy salad, here is the fruit salad that compliments it well:
2 apples
2 oranges
2 bananas
Mayonnaise
Cut the apples and orange into bite sized pieces and slice the bananas. Put in your favorite salad bowl and add a very small amount of mayonnaise just to coat, and I mean a small amount.
These dishes can be expanded or decreased easily, without much math.
Okay, I know it is not low calorie, but it sure is yummy.
Can’t wait to try this one
This looks really good will have to try & make some soon Thanks for sharing it
I love mac and chesse and going to try this recipe out look very tastey
Macaroni is one of our favorites. I never thought of putting mayonnaise in fruit salad, but I like both so what the heck! 🙂
Diana C