Bison Pepperoni Macaroni

Chopped bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning is blended into this extra cheesy macaroni and cheese dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 321 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups milk
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
• ½ cup chopped green pepper or frozen peas
• ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1 ½ cups shredded American and Cheddar cheese blend
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounces bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding green pepper or peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain. Cover and keep warm.

Step 2

Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook onion in hot butter for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper. Add milk all at once. Whisk constantly until thick and bubbly. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low.

Step 3

Add American & cheddar cheese blend and mozzarella cheese, stirring until sauce is smooth and cheese is melted. Stir the sauce and bison pepperoni into the pasta. Heat through.