Meaty Cheesey Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 (7 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 lb turkey sausage, the ground bulk type
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Boil the macaroni according to package. Drain and stir in the 6 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup milk, sour cream and shredded cheese. Keep warm and set aside.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook/crumble the ground turkey sausage with onions and garlic until no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat and return to the large skillet.

3. 3

   Add the diced tomatoes, thyme and pepper.

4. 4

   Now add the prepared macaroni and cheese mixture and stir to combine well.

5. 5

   Keep everything in the skillet over low-med heat until heated through.