Mac and Cheese

http://www.dailyunadventuresincooking.com/2010/04/smoked-cheddar-chorizo-and-green-onion-macaroni-and-cheese.html

This is awesome. I used kielbasa sausage and regular cheddar and it was really good. I even used whole wheat macaroni and it tasted great.

1 3/4 cups dry macaroni (or 4 servings)

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

2 cups milk

salt and pepper

8 oz smoked applewood Cheddar (or regular), grated and divided

1 teaspoon sriracha, or other hot sauce

1 smoked chorizo sausage (or kielbasa) (about 1 cup chopped), cut lengthwise then thinly sliced into half moons.

1 small bunch green onions, finely sliced (about 1 cup chopped)

Preheat oven to 350F. Cook macaroni until al dente, drain and set aside.

In a small saucepan add butter and heat to medium low. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking regularly. Slowly whisk in milk and turn the heat to medium high. Bring to a simmer and whisk regularly. Simmer for 2 minutes or until starting to thicken. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in cheddar (reserve a small about 1/4 of the cheese) and hot sauce until sauce is a uniform texture.

Stir in sausage and green onion and season to taste. Gently fold in cooked macaroni and pour into a casserole dish. Top with freshly ground pepper and remaining cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until browned on top and bubbling.