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Southern Style Mac and Cheese
LunchDinnerKid-Friendly
Southern Style Mac and Cheese
Total Time45 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings4
Total Time45 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings4

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Original Natural Casing Smoked Sausage Rope
Key IngredientOriginal Natural Casing Smoked Sausage Rope
AboutSavory Smoked Sausage, creamy mac and cheese and delicious collard greens adds a twist on a soul food classic that your whole family is sure to love.
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageOriginal Natural Casing Smoked Sausage Rope
 
10 - 14 oz. pkg. Eckrich Smoked Sausage
 
1 pkg(s) mac n' cheese
 
2 Tsp. vegetable oil
 
1 lb. fresh collard greens
 
salt to taste
 
pepper to taste
 
1 cup(s) panko or coarse dry bread crumbs (for the topping)
Original Natural Casing Smoked Sausage Rope
Key IngredientOriginal Natural Casing Smoked Sausage Rope
Directions
1Prepare pre-packaged Mac and Cheese, according to the directions on package.
2Preheat oven to 350°F.
3Cut sausage into ½-inch slices.
4Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté collard greens and smoked sausage in skillet, and stirring frequently until cooked through.
5Combine smoked sausage, collard greens and Mac and cheese in a greased baking dish, top with bread crumbs.
6Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the bread crumb topping is lightly golden.
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