Smoked Gouda and Sausage-Infused Mac and Cheese

Name: Smoked Gouda and Sausage-Infused Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 links Niman Ranch Apple Gouda Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 box (1 pound) shell pasta; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 cups whole milk, warmed; 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups (7 ounces) shredded smoked gouda cheese; 2 1/2 cups (11 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

We think this may just be the best macaroni and cheese recipe on the planet! Why, you ask? Because we take the traditional baked macaroni and cheese recipe and infuse it with Niman Ranch’s tender and juicy apple and gouda sausage, plus an extra serving of smoked gouda cheese. To cut the richness of the cheese, accompany this comfort-food dish with a glass of Cabernet.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:45:43 GMT