3.31.2010

Blue Plate Diner - Mac and Cheese

1 16 oz pkg of large elbow macaroni

Cook in boiling salted water until al dente

Meanwhile:
Saute the ingredients below in olive oil until onions are transparent.

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
1 clove of minced garlic
2 tsp Italian Seasoning

Add to the sauteed mixture:
1 cup of fresh sliced mushrooms
Steams with lid on pan for about 10 minutes until soft.

Sauce:
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 minced garlic
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour

Saute onions and garlic in butter until soft. Add flour

When flour is coated with the mixture add:
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cup cream

Bring to a boil (You can add more flour if you like your sauce thicker)

Remove from the heat and add:
1 cup shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
Stir until it melts. Add cooked noodles to this mixture.

Sprinkle with 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and place under the broiler until the top crisps and browns.

SERVE

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