Casseroles

New Orleans Mac and Cheese

July 27, 2014

I'm always looking for a new way to do Mac and Cheese. I found a similar recipe for a skillet version but wanted to bump up the veggies and lower the fat. What came out of my oven was a rich cheesy mac and cheese with crisp veggies with an undertone of spice. I've been told that I'm making this again soon.

14oz chicken andouille sausage, sliced
28 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
2/3 cup SOS Mix
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced celery
16oz cooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded light cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried thyme
Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil
cooking spray

SOS Mix
1 cup powdered milk
1 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp dehydrated onion flakes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an oblong baking dish with the cooking spray and set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add the onion, celery, garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until...
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Nutritions

Calories
656

Sodium
1105mg
46% DV

Fat
35g
55% DV

Protein
27g
55% DV

Carbs
51g
17% DV

Fiber
5g
20% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 15g 76%

Polysaturated Fat 3g 20%

Monosaturated Fat 17g 108%

Cholesterol 51mg 17%

Sodium 1105mg 46%

Potassium 918mg 26%

Protein 27g 55%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 5g 20%

Sugar 18g 36%

Vitamin A 778IU 15%

Vitamin B6 0.77mg 38%

Vitamin C 22mg 37%

Calcium 661mg 66%

Iron 3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.