Bison Pepperoni Macaroni

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper or frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded american and cheddar cheese blend
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounces bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


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