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