mushroom-brocolli mac and cheese

Name: Mushroom-Brocolli Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 8 ounce(s) sliced mushrooms; - salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh minced chives; 2 cup(s) broccoli florets; 2 cup(s) dry elbow macaroni; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cup(s) half and half; 1 cup(s) crushed croutons, garlic

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Mikekey *

Seattle, WA

Updated on Mar 14, 2018

Nice side for meatloaf or chicken.

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prep time 35 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh minced chives
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups dry elbow macaroni
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups half and half
1 cup crushed croutons, garlic

How To Make mushroom-brocolli mac and cheese

Step 1

Heat oil in skillet and saute mushroom slices until soft and liquid starts to evaporate. Season with salt and pepper; stir in chives and set aside.

Step 2

Steam brocolli until just tender, and rinse in cold water to stop cooking; set aside.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 4

Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain (do not rinse)
Step 5

Return macaroni to pot and stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in cheddar, mushrooms and brocolli.
Step 6

Stir in half and half and pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crushed croutons evenly over top.
Step 7

Bake 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and topping is turning brown.
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