Kicked-Up Sausage Macaroni and Cheese | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 1 pound fresh hot Italian pork sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
• 1 cup chopped yellow onions
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs