Chipotle Brats Mac and Cheese
This Chipotle Brats Mac and Cheese is a tasty grown-up version of a childhood favorite!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 737kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. farfalle bowtie pasta
- 1 14-oz package Johnsonville Chipotle and Monterey Jack Brats
- 3 oz. unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp mustard powder
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups Pepper Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse, drain and set pasta aside.
- Grill brats in Sizzling Sausage Grill according to grill directions. Let sausage cool slightly, then cut into ½” slices. Set sausage aside.
- Meanwhile, using a large skillet, add butter and place over medium heat.
- Once butter has melted, add flour and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. (Note: The flour will turn light golden brown in this step.)
- Pour milk into skillet, stirring constantly as you pour.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and mustard powder; whisk until well combined.
- Once milk is hot, add cheeses and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and stir until well coated.
- Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened and most of the milk has evaporated.
Nutrition
Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 761mg | Iron: 2mg
