Description
A flavorful and creamy pasta dish featuring smoked sausage and BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and brown the smoked sausage for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in elbow macaroni and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Mix in whole milk, BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese; stir until melted and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- This dish can be garnished with chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of BBQ sauce based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg