INGREDIENTS
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2 slices of uncooked bacon
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3/4 cup chopped mushrooms
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1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
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2 -3 cloves of garlic
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1/4 cup flour
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3 cups of 1 % milk
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1/2 cup pumpkin puree
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1 loose cup of shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese (gently place the cheese in the cup so it fluffs up--don't pack it in)
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1/2 loose cup of shredded gouda cheese (again, very loosely placed in the cup)
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1 Tablespoon shredded gruyere cheese
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1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons of Red Robin Seasoning (if you don't have any, here's a recipe ... or use your favorite seasoned salt)
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Freshly ground pepper to taste
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1/4 cup brown ale (or your favorite brew--I used the Leinenkugel Fireside Nut Brown Ale)
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For garnish: crumbled bits of bacon, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh parsley leaves