Dinner for 8

Mushroom Mac and Cheese

Name: Mushroom Mac and Cheese
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz macaroni or cavatappi pasta; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion; 10 oz cremini mushrooms; 6 tbsp salted butter; 4 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 cups whole milk; 4 oz crème fraîche; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1 tsp minced fresh thyme; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 12 oz sharp white cheddar cheese; 4 oz gruyère or comte cheese; 2 oz parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp chopped chives or flat leaf parsley (optional)

Macaroni and mushrooms simmer in a creamy cheese sauce before baking until hot, bubbling, and lightly browned.

Typical price

$7.76for 4 servings

$1.94 per serving$7.76 for 4

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70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Dinners Cold-weather comfort

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical	10 oz	$4.00Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	3 oz	$1.20Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	30 oz	$1.19Typical price
Whipped or light cream$0.20/oz typical	4 oz	$0.80Typical price
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	12 oz	$3.60Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	2 oz	$1.10Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.53

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

12 oz macaroni or cavatappi pasta
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 yellow onion
10 oz cremini mushrooms
6 tbsp salted butter
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
4 oz crème fraîche
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp minced fresh thyme
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
12 oz sharp white cheddar cheese
4 oz gruyère or comte cheese
2 oz parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped chives or flat leaf parsley (optional)

Steps

Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water for 10 minutes, then drain.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and mushrooms for 10 minutes.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the milk and cook for 8 minutes, then stir in the crème fraîche, mustard, garlic powder, nutmeg, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the cheddar, gruyère, and half the Parmesan until melted.
Combine the pasta, mushrooms, and sauce in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, top with the remaining Parmesan, and bake at 375 F for 30 minutes.

Swaps

Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices