8 ounces macaroni, uncooked
1 pound bulk sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Cook macaroni in boiling salted water following package directions; drain
and set aside. In a skillet, sauté sausage, onion, and green bell pepper.
Pour off excess fat; add flour and salt, blending well. Gradually add milk.
Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and
bubbly. Stir in macaroni and 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.
Transfer macaroni and sausage casserole mixture to a lightly greased 1
1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle remaining cheese over sausage casserole; bake
at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes.
Sausage and macaroni casserole serves 4 to 6.