baked macaroni with mushroom and swiss

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

This new baked macaroni recipe I created is inspired by a burger topping: mushrooms and Swiss. This is delicious! It's great with fried chicken.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked macaroni with mushroom and swiss

  • 12 oz
    elbow macaroni
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    margarine, divided
  • 5
    white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 tsp
    ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    half and half
  • 1 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 8 oz
    Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 c
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 c
    panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 6 slice
    Swiss cheese

How To Make baked macaroni with mushroom and swiss

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat the bottom and sides of a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 3
    Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • 4
    Heat the olive oil and 1/2 cup margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and saute for 8 minutes or until browned. Stir in the minced garlic and ranch seasoning. Remove from the heat. Set aside.
  • 5
    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining margarine. Whisk in the flour until completely smooth and let cook 1 minute until golden brown. Slowly whisk in the half and half and milk until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until the sauce is bubbly and thickened.
  • 6
    Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in the shredded Swiss cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the cooked macaroni and mushroom mixture and stir until evenly combined.
  • 7
    Transfer into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumbs all over the macaroni mixture. Season with black pepper and top with the Swiss cheese slices.
  • 8
    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
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