Bison Pepperoni Macaroni

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

• 4 ounces bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning, chopped
• 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper or frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded American & cheddar cheese blend
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding green pepper or peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain. Cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook onion in hot butter for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper. Add milk all at once. Whisk constantly until thick and bubbly. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low.

Add American & cheddar cheese blend and mozzarella cheese, stirring until sauce is smooth and cheese is melted. Stir the sauce and bison pepperoni into the pasta. Heat through