Mac and Cheese Kielbasa Casserole
 
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This recipe builds on this Mac and Cheese recipe.
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 8 oz kielbasa or similar sausage
  • 2 tsp olive or canola oil
  • 4 oz frozen green beans
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 small pepper, finely diced (optional)
  • paprika (optional)
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Prepare the Mac and Cheese per this recipe, except substitute the kielbasa for the bacon.
  3. Combine the green beans with the kielbasa/macaroni and cheese mixture.
  4. Spray a small (3 cup - 750 ml - 7x5x1.5) casserole dish with cooking spray.
  5. Pour the mac and cheese mixture into the casserole dish.
  6. Spread the panko crumbs over top.
  7. Place the casserole dish on a rimmed baking sheet (lined with foil for easy cleanup) and bake for 20 minutes on the next to the lowest rack.
  8. To brown the top, switch to the broiler on High and check every 5 minutes (it may take 10 - 12 minutes to get the desired browning).
  9. Sprinkle with paprika or finely diced red peppers, if desired.
  10. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2017/01/21/mac-and-cheese-kielbasa-casserole/