MUSHROOM-SWISS MAC & CHEESE

Mushroom-Swiss Mac & Cheese image

Portobello mushrooms and three kinds of cheese give an upscale spin to a classic casserole. To make this more of an entree, I add 2 cups of cubed cooked chicken.-Dawn Moore, Warren, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) mini penne pasta
1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
SAUCE:
5 tablespoons butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
2-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
TOPPING:
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Set aside., For sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add milk and cream; heat through. Stir in the cheeses, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in bacon., Drain pasta; toss with mushroom mixture and sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Combine the bread crumbs, parsley and melted butter; sprinkle over mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Fat 47g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.