MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH MUSHROOMS AND BACON

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Macaroni and Cheese with Mushrooms and Bacon image

Provided by Stuart Faber

Categories     Mushroom     Pasta     Side     Bake     Cheddar     Bacon     Winter     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound small elbow macaroni (about 4 cups)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
3/4 pound mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, mustard, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and parsley; stir until cheese melts. Mix in pasta.
  • Sauté bacon in medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Mix half of bacon into pasta and transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining bacon.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; sauté until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over pasta. Bake until pasta is heated through and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Hammad Mujeeb
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroni and cheese turned out bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor.


Foivos X
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different ingredients to change up the flavor. It's always a hit with my family.


Zahoor Jani
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Eusebiovty Moralesht
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Nassiwa Phionah
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so delicious.


Samuel Oladimeji
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Talha Imran
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit! My family loved it.


Roshan Ghale Lahan 16
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried!


Jahid HaSan Pro
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Leonie Clarke
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This is a delicious recipe! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lineo Moletsane 7
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Mir Afzal Khan
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This is a great recipe! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves macaroni and cheese.


Emma Igede
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they've ever had. I'm glad I found this recipe.


Rahmanali Rahman
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful. The mushrooms and bacon add a nice touch of savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Julius Micheal
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The mushrooms added a nice umami flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Benyoucef Abdelaziz
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The flavors all blended together perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Raghib Khan
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This recipe is a definite keeper! The combination of macaroni, cheese, mushrooms, and bacon is divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and I will be making it again soon.