Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Mac and Cheese w/Ham, Kielbasa, and Veggies!


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of cubed ham
  • 2 cups of kielbasa, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 8 ounces of mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chili paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 3 cups wheat elbow macaroni 
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbles
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces feta cheese, seasoned with Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups of low fat milk
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Pam
  • Small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (need about 4 tbsp of sauce)
What to do:
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the kielbasa, ham, onion, garlic, mushrooms, chill paste, adobo sauce, and salt and pepper. Saute for approximately 8 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the elbow macaroni according to instructions. Strain and set aside.
  4. In a large oven safe bowl (ceramic), coat the bowl with Pam and add the noodles. 
  5. Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, heat up the milk, flour, butter, and salt and pepper. Whisk constantly under evenly heated through. Once brought to a slow boil, add the goat cheese, cheddar cheese, and feta cheese, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Pour over the noodles in the oven safe bowl.
  6. Add the kielbasa/ham mixture to the bowl and mix thoroughly. 
  7. Cover with foil and cook for 30 minutes.

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