Cheesy Macaroni Surprise
Yes I’ve been on a casserole kick.
I can’t help it.
I just love the fact that they can be made in advance!
And with school starting and activities heating up I just like to know that a yummy dinner the boys will like can get on the table fast.
There is nothing not to like in this dish.
I toss in some protein and veggies to make it a complete meal in one.
Not to mention the fact the boys like all the stirring help they get to do.
Now let’s get to the good stuff!!
Serves: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes
1 lb wagon wheel pasta
3 T butter unsalted
3 T all purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1/2 t fresh grated nutmeg
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/2 kielbasa link, diced
1 10 oz box frozen peas
S&P
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Set a large pot of water over high heat to boil. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium high heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. 
Slowly whisk in milk, and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Once the milk has thickened add in nutmeg and season with S&P. Reduce to medium low heat and melt in cheddar and swiss cheeses. Allow to cook on low for a few minutes.
When water is boiling season water with salt and add pasta. Note package cooking time and reduce by 2 minutes, the macaroni will continue cooking in the oven later. Once pasta is cooked, drain and return to pot.
Add your peas and sliced kielbasa to your cheese sauce and pour over the pasta. Mix well. 
Transfer to a greased 13×9 baking dish and top with additional cheese if desired. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.
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Yum!!! I could sink my teeth right into my computer screen right now! That looks delicious! I really like peas and so does my husband, but no matter how I try to hide them my kids always find them and pick every one of them right out. However, my oldest could eat macaroni and cheese for every meal, so I might be able to tempt her when those peas are hidden by cheesey yumminess! I love casseroles because you can throw the whole meal in one dish and be done…with four kids, that’s how I like to do it!
Hi again! Think we may have been visiting each other’s blogs at the same time! I love morning coffee and computer time while the kids are still sleeping… bliss… Thank you for your comment. I will be making boy sets next. We can’t leave the sweet baby boys out! Have a great day!
Alex, you and I think a lot alike. I love one dish meals and especially ones with cheese in them! Yum! thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
This looks great!! I haven’t made a casserole in a long time.
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That’s it.. I’m coming to your house for dinner from now on. I will go anywhere mac & cheese takes me…mmmmmm!!! This looks amazing!!!
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That casserole looks delish!
What’s not to like about a casserole, and that one looks great!
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I’m on the casserole kice with you so keep ‘em coming. I love this one! Everything in one dish and you can make it in advance – what more is there to say. I also liked your turkey whatchamacallit too, smiles. I gotta come back here more often…I love your blog. It’s all about food!
Haupi
I would so LOVE to make this! Too bad my kids only like KRAFT mac and cheese! How annoying is THAT! Your cassserole completely rocks and is delicious. But only I would like it.
Nothing like a great casserole!
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This looks so good! I love casseroles!
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Frenchy
Just showed this to my husband and his comment was….
“so when are you making that???” ha! It really looks yummy.
Have a great weekend!
Candace
This looks yummy! Single dish meals like this are awesome to make and eat.
That casserole looks delicious!! Yumm. Thanks for visiting my blog and following, now following you, too!
Kelsey
Another great casserole – thanks for the recipe. Looks delish!
Mmm, that looks so yummy. Totally something my kids would eat AND looks simple to make. I’ve just saved this recipe so I can make it.
I also am into casseroles on occasion. We have three girls – one 16, 15 and 13. The two oldest are playing school volleyball and they come home at 6:15… STARVING… so nice to have a meal like this all ready for them to dive in. Thanks so much for sharing!
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I’ve got a casserole in the oven right now that I *stole* from Andrea at Good Girl Gone Redneck. With me back to work, it’s casseroles and crockpot for the foreseeable future for us!
You had me until peas … lol! I made one with bacon last night and it was super yummy. This does look yummy, I’m staring it for soon