MUSHROOM-FONTINA MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Comforting and crave-worthy, macaroni and cheese is hard to improve. But we think we've done it. Try this one-pot version, and four tempting variations: Classic Mac, Jalapeno Mac, Bacon Mac, Primavera Mac.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
6 cups 2-percent milk
3/4 pound elbow macaroni
3 cups grated Fontina
1 cup grated Gruyere
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. In a large straight-sided, oven-safe skillet, melt butter. Remove 1 tablespoon butter and combine with breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
  • Add mushrooms to skillet and cook until softened. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Very gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Add macaroni and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining cheese and the thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 g, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 19 g

Maurice Henderson
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I love this recipe! The creamy cheese sauce and the flavorful mushrooms make this dish a winner. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shavontae Scott
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This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The mushrooms and fontina were a great combination, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. This is now my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe.


Prudence Chinyani
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I wasn't impressed with this recipe. The flavor was just okay, and the pasta was a little too mushy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


redwillow
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This was a great recipe! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making it again.


Kweku Antwi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The mushrooms and fontina add so much flavor to the dish. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tassnass
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This macaroni and cheese was amazing! The mushrooms and fontina were a perfect combination, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Rx Sohel Rana Masud
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I wasn't impressed with this recipe. The flavor was just okay, and the pasta was a little too mushy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Amira Al-Samawi
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This was a great recipe! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tom Ndambuki
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves the creamy cheese sauce and the flavorful mushrooms. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abdallah Ziada
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This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The mushrooms and fontina were a great combination, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Erdenemunh Walia
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste, and the pasta was a little overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Santiago Torres
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The mushrooms and fontina added so much flavor, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mustapha Fm
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I love how easy this recipe was to make. I was able to throw it together in no time, and it turned out great. The flavor was spot-on, and the cheese was perfectly melted.


John Nehale
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The combination of mushrooms, fontina, and macaroni was perfect, and the dish was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.