BAKED MACARONI WITH MUSHROOM AND SWISS?

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Provided by raymond spencer

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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12 oz elbow macaroni
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 c margarine,divided
1 3/4 c sliced white button mushrooms
2 clove garlic,minced
2 tsp ranch seasoning
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c half and half
1 1/2 c milk
2 c shredded swiss cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1 c panko bread crumbs
1 tsp ground black pepper
6 swiss cheese slices

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
3. Heat olive oil and 1/2 cup margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.Add mushrooms,saute for 8 minutes or until are browned.Stir in minced garlic and ranch seasoning.Remove from heat.Set aside.
4. In a medium saucepan over medium heat,melt remaining margarine.Whisk in flour until completely smooth and let cook 1 minute until golden brown.Slowly whisk in half and half and milk until mixture is smooth.Bring to a simmer over medium heat until the sauce is bubbly and thickened.
5. Remove the sauce from heat and whisk in shredded swiss cheese and grated parmesan cheese until are melted.Add cooked macaroni and mushroom mixture and stir until evenly combined.
6. Transfer into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.Add bread crumbs all over the macaroni mixture.Season with black pepper and top with swiss cheese slices.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.Serve hot and enjoy.