1 box macaroni and cheeseprepared according to package directions
4TBSPbutter or margarinefor macaroni and cheese
½cupmilkfor macaroni and cheese
½lbGround sausage
½oniondiced
114.5 oz can Rotel, undrained
2cupscheddar cheeseshredded and divided in half
Salt and pepperto taste
Cilantrooptional garnish
Instructions
Combine onion and sausage in a pan over medium-high heat and cook until the sausage is no longer pink, and the onion is translucent. Drain grease and set aside.
Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package instructions. Cook macaroni noodles for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Do not overcook pasta.
Drain water and stir in cheese powder, butter or margarine, and milk until butter has melted.
Add macaroni and cheese, rotel, and 1 cup cheddar cheese into the sausage and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat until cheese has melted, about 3-5 minutes.
Turn down heat to medium-low and sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the top of the macaroni and sausage mixture. Cover and cook until cheese has melted.
Sprinkle with cilantro (optional) and serve. Enjoy!