Kid's Mac & Cheese with Sausage Slices

Travel back to the 90s with this quick and easy meal that many of us claimed was our chef specialty after a long day at school. With the simplicity of Kraft Mac & Cheese and the savory addition of sliced sausage, this dish is a nostalgic blend of convenience and flavor. It’s the perfect throwback meal for those who grew up in the 90s, bringing back cherished memories with each bite.

Ingredients

📦 1 box Kraft Mac & Cheese
🌭 2 pre-cooked sausages (preferably Carolina Sausage or hot dogs), sliced into coins
💧 Water (as per mac & cheese box instructions)
🥛 1/4 cup milk
🧈 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1- Prepare Mac & Cheese:

• Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil.
• Add the macaroni from the Kraft Mac & Cheese box and cook according to package instructions until tender, typically about 7-8 minutes.
• Drain the macaroni and set aside.

2- Make Cheese Sauce:

• Return the cooked macaroni to the pot.
• Stir in the cheese sauce packet from the box.
• Add 1/4 cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter to achieve a creamy consistency. Mix thoroughly until the macaroni is evenly coated.

3- Add Sausage:

• Slice the pre-cooked sausages into thin coins.
• Add the sausage slices to the macaroni and cheese, folding them in gently to ensure even distribution throughout.

4- Serve:

• Serve the mac & cheese with sausage hot, directly from the pot for maximum nostalgia. Enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness paired with savory sausage bites.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2-3
Calories: 400
Protein: 14g
Fats: 18g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment: Medium pot, Strainer, Stirring spoon

Cooking Tips

• For an extra hint of nostalgia, use specifically the Carolina Sausage known from 90s blue boxes or hot dogs, which were popular in those days.
• Consider adding a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick reminiscent of 90s experimentation in the kitchen.

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90s Style Mac & Cheese with Sausage