macaroni loaf with mushroom sauce

Name: Macaroni Loaf with Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## FOR THE MACARONI LOAF; 1 cup(s) macaroni; 1 cup(s) bread pieces; 1 cup(s) light cream; 1/2 cup(s) melted butter; 3 large eggs; salt, to taste; 3/4 cup(s) cheddar cheese, grated; 2 ounce(s) pimento; 1 tablespoon(s) parsley, chopped; ## FOR THE MUSHROOM SAUCE; 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 10 ounce(s) mushrooms, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup(s) white wine; 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth; 1 cup(s) cream; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, finely grated; 2 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme, chopped

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Lori L (JostLori)

San Diego

Updated on May 31, 2020

Ultimate comfort food! The one hour bake time gives you plenty of opportunity to put together the delicious mushroom sauce and whatever other sides you're serving.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE MACARONI LOAF
1 cup macaroni
1 cup bread pieces
1 cup light cream
1/2 cup melted butter
3 large eggs
salt, to taste
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces pimento
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
FOR THE MUSHROOM SAUCE
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped

How To Make macaroni loaf with mushroom sauce

Step 1

Prepare the loaf: Preheat oven to 350F,. Grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan - set aside

Step 2

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Gently combine all ingredients and pour into the prepared pan.
Step 3

Place loaf pan in pan of water inside oven. Bake 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf come out clean.
Step 4

Meanwhile, For the Sauce: Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown. This will take about 5 minutes. During the last minute, add the garlic and a pinch of salt.
Step 5

Add the wine and stir to deglaze the pan, stirring up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until most of the wine evaporates.
Step 6

Add broth, cream and parmesan cheese. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the thyme. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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