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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Caramelized Onions

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Ingredients
  

  • 1-pound pasta, your choice
  • 4 Italian sausages
  • 1-½ cups caramelized onions (see note)
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 7-ounce packages Gouda cheese, grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, place a large skillet, over medium-high heat, and add the sausage; cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned; approximately 5 to 7 minutes; remove sausage from skillet; set aside.
  • Heat milk in microwave or in a saucepan.
  • Return the large skillet to the stove, over medium heat; add and melt the butter.
  • Add the flour; cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the hot milk, ¼ cup at a time; continue whisking until the sauce is smooth; bring to a boil and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Reserve 1 cup cheese and ½ cup caramelized onions. for topping.
  • Wisk in Gouda until the cheese is melted; about 2 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in caramelized onions and sausage; pour mixture over pasta; stir until well combined.
  • Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Add the pasta mixture in an even layer; sprinkle the remaining caramelized onions and gouda cheese over the top; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Place in the pre-heated oven and bake 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

A recipe for Carmelized Onions can be found on our CompleteComfortFoods.com website at:  https://completecomfortfoods.com/carmelized-onions/