spicy killer mac.

The first year we were married I made Killer Mac every week. And I did it the easy way - Velveeta Shells and Cheese and a can of Hormel turkey chili with beans. There is something so wrong and yet so right about that :) Since then I have expanded the recipe quite a bit.

1 recipe for Kennedy's mac and cheese

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped

2 to 3 T jalapeno, chopped (if you like a kick)

1 can stewed tomatoes, liquid drained

1 lb. spicy sausage or 1/2 recipe for southwest chicken

2 T fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

While the macaroni is cooking for Kennedy's mac and cheese, cook sausage in 1- 2 T olive oil in a skillet over med high heat.  When sausage is browned, move to a paper towel covered plate. Into the same skillet, add 1 t. olive oil and chopped onion and bell pepper.  Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, reduce heat to med low and add chopped jalapenos and one can drained stewed tomatoes.  When Kennedy's mac and cheese is complete, add spicy sausage and warm veggies to the mix.  Stir to combine and top with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.  

xx.

val