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Servings: 4 people

Mac and cheese deluxe

The classic American favorite with a little extra luxury
Author: Ronnie
Course: Dinner, Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baby Food, cheese, Dinner, Junk Food de Luxe, Pasta, usa
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 400 gram Pasta in quarters
  • 1 pcs. Broccoli in cubes
  • 250 gram Mushroom
  • 1 package Bacon
  • 0.5 l Milk
  • 50 gram Butter
  • 200 gram Cheddar cheese
  • 16 gram Wheat Flour
  • Spices salt and pepper
  • Cayenne Pepper can be omitted
  • Butter for frying
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
  • Melt the butter in a pot. Add the flour and whisk together until you have a lump of butter and flour.
  • Add the milk little by little. Whisk well until the sauce is smooth and lump-free. Cook for 5 minutes until the consistency thickens.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and optionally cayenne pepper (just a bit, it's strong). Turn off the heat and add cheese while stirring.
  • Boil the broccoli florets in lightly salted water for 2-3 minutes.
  • Fry the quartered mushrooms and bacon cubes in a pan (add a bit of fat if necessary) until golden and crispy.
  • Mix the cooked pasta with bacon, mushrooms, and broccoli. Stir in the cheese sauce and mix everything well.
  • Serve immediately!