Easy Weeknight Mac And Cheese 4 Ways

• Weeknight Mac and Cheese:
• 1 1/2 cups small elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original almondmilk
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• Weeknight Mac and Cheese Toppers:
• Option 1: Sausage and Pepper
• 3/4 cup 1/4-inch diced turkey kielbasa
• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 2/3 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Option 2: Riced Veggie and Bacon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup real bacon bits
• 1 1/2 cups mixed riced cauliflower and broccoli
• Garlic salt to taste
• Option 3: Pepperoni and Veggie Pizza
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 15 slices turkey pepperoni, cut into quarters
• 1/3 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
• 1/3 cup sliced olives (optional)

1. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions, about 8 minutes.
2. While macaroni is cooking, melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in Almond Breeze almondmilk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Stir in mustard, onion powder, and garlic salt.
3. Add cheese a little at a time, cooking and stirring until melted before adding more. Season with pepper. Drain macaroni well and stir in. Cook for 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
4. For Sausage and Pepper topping: Cook sausage and onion in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sausage is browned and onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and thyme; cook and stir for 2 minutes more to soften peppers. Serve over hot Weeknight Mac and Cheese.
5. For Riced Veggie and Bacon topping: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add bacon and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in riced veggies; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to soften. Season with garlic salt. Serve over hot Weeknight Mac and Cheese.
6. For Pepperoni and Veggie Pizza topping: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepperoni and cook until both are lightly browned, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes to soften. Stir in olives, if desired. Spoon over hot Weeknight Mac and Cheese.

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Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/267633/easy-weeknight-mac-and-cheese-4-ways/ (may not work)