Protein Packed Mac & Cheese

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 8 ounces american cheese, cubed (velveetaâ® or kraftâ®)
• 1 link half of 13 . 5 ounce package johnsonvilleâ® smoked or three cheese italian style premium cooking sausage, quartered and sliced

Recipe

• 1 cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
• 2 meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• 3 stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.
• 4 bring to a boil, stirring constantly. cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• 5 add cheese; cook and stir until melted.
• 6 stir in macaroni and sausage.
• 7 enjoy.