Macaroni and Mushroom Casserole

When I ventured out into the real-world, this recipe was one of my go-to meals. This dish is simple, and straightforward. It combines pasta, cheese, mushrooms and a soup base to create a tasty dish which is ready-to-serve within an hour.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (470 ml) 285 g  of elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of butter
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of garlic butter
• 10 fluid ounces (295 ml) of canned mushrooms
• ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) of ground cumin
• ⅛ teaspoon (0.625 ml) of ground pepper
• ¼ cup (60 ml) of finely chopped onions
• ¼ cup (60 ml) of chopped pimentos
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) of mayonnaise
• ¼ cup (60 ml) of milk
• 10 fluid ounces (295 ml) of condensed mushroom soup
• 1 cup (235 ml) and ¼ cup (60 ml) of grated Velveeta cheese

Preparation

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Cook macaroni according to packaging instructions, rinse then drain.
3. Over medium heat melt butter and garlic in a pan then add mushrooms, cumin and pepper. Sauté until the mushrooms are golden brown.
4. Add onions and pimentos, sauté for 1-2 minutes until the onions are transparent.
5. Drain pan of excess butter, then place in a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, ¼ cup (60 ml) of cheese, milk and condensed soup. Mix until you have a consistent finish.
6. Add macaroni, mix then pour into a 1.5 litre stoneware baker. Cover with remaining cheese then place in the oven for 30 minutes.
7. Makes approximately four portions.

Macaroni and Mushroom Casserole by Evelyn Chartres is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.