4 Cheese Macaroni With A Little More


This is a great way to use up leftover bits of cheese and other things in the fridge. simple ingredients, delicious and quick to prepare. make ahead and pop into the oven for dinner, great for the freezer too.

Steps


Cook macaroni according to package directions , drain and place in large mixing bowl.
Saute onion , mushrooms and bacon in olive oil until carmelized.
Add wine and reduce.
Let cool and stir this mixture into cooked macaroni.
Prepare white sauce by melting butter and adding flour , cook until bubbly , then slowly add milk.
At medium low heat , stirring constantly , cook until velvety and thickened.
Add cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Add sauce to macaroni , stir well and season with parsley , salt and pepper and chili flake , if using.
Spoon into ungreased baking dish , spread breadcrumbs evenly over surface - bake at 350 f for about 30 minutes.

Ingredients


elbow macaroni, onion, olive oil, mushroom, bacon, white wine, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, four cheese blend, salt, red chili pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, flat leaf parsley