14 ounces kraft deluxe macaroni and cheese mix

milk (for mac and cheese)

butter (for mac and cheese)

1⁄2 lb smoked sausage (cut into chunks)

1⁄4 cup chopped onion

1⁄4 cup chopped bell pepper

1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

1⁄2 teaspoon thyme

1⁄8 - 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Prepare mac and cheese according to package directions. Adding sausage, onion, and bell pepper during last 5 minutes of macaroni cooking time.

Drain pasta and veggies.

Then add seasonings once it is all put together.