PORCINI MAC & CHEESE

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This recipe was inspired by a mushroom mac and cheese I had at a local restaurant. I incorporated the fall flavor of a pumpkin ale, and it turned out better than the original. -Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (1 ounce) dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup boiling water
1 package (16 ounces) small pasta shells
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup chopped baby portobello mushrooms
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup pumpkin or amber ale
2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine dried porcini mushrooms and boiling water; let stand 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are softened. Remove with a slotted spoon; rinse and finely chop. Discard liquid. Set aside mushrooms. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add portobello mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in milk and beer. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheeses, salt and reserved porcini mushrooms., Drain pasta; add to mushroom mixture and toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 33g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 968mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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