Twisted Mac Recipe

Twisted Mac

Recipe provided by Donatelli's

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4 portions
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 1841, Total Fat 121 g, Saturated Fat 64 g, Carbohydrates 108 g, Dietary Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 80 g, Cholesterol 333 mg, Sodium 3081 mg
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Active Prep: 30 minutes

• One 16-ounce block of pasteurized processed American cheese, shredded
• One 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 8 ounces of heavy whipping cream
• 4 ounces of shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound cooked andouille sausage (or a similar type), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 pound dried pasta, such as cavatappi or penne
• 6 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and get ready to create a mac and cheese masterpiece that'll have everyone raving.
2. In a double boiler, melt together the shredded American cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, heavy whipping cream, Swiss cheese, and butter. Stir until it's irresistibly smooth and creamy, then mix in the bite-sized andouille sausage for that smoky, spicy kick.
3. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. In a large bowl, toss the hot pasta with your luxurious cheese-sausage sauce until every noodle is generously coatedpure comfort in the making!
4. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and shower the top with shredded sharp Cheddar and mozzarella for a gooey, golden crown.
5. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes until the cheese bubbles and browns to cheesy perfection. Serve warm and watch it disappearyour new go-to crowd-pleaser is ready!

Craving more heat? Swap the diced tomatoes with green chiles for a habanero version or add fresh diced jalapeos for an extra fiery twist.

This chef-inspired recipe from Donatelli's in White Bear Lake, MN, is primed for your kitchen adventuredive in and elevate your mac game!