Macaroni and White Cheese Recipe

Name: Macaroni and White Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 3 cloves minced garlic; 1 cup grated extra old white cheddar cheese (or more); 1 cup grated gouda cheese (or more); 1 cup grated gruyere (or more); 1 cup grated asiago cheese (or more); 2 cups cream, hot; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; ½ cup grated romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb rotini pasta
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 cloves minced garlic
1 cup grated extra old white cheddar cheese (or more)
1 cup grated gouda cheese (or more)
1 cup grated gruyere (or more)
1 cup grated asiago cheese (or more)
2 cups cream, hot
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ cup grated romano cheese

1
Saute together the onion, butter and mushrooms until browned.
2
Add the minced garlic, saute for one minute and set aside.
3
Cook and drain the pasta, and leave it in the pot.
4
Add to pasta the hot cream and the dijon mustard.
5
Stir well.
6
Add the cheddar, gouda, gruyere, asiago and the mushroom mixture to the pasta.
7
Stir well.
8
Turn mixture into a well buttered baking dish (approx.
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3 qt.
10
).
11
Top with romano (or with a mixture of the other cheeses).
12
Bake at 400F for 25 minutes or until hot.

1299

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb rotini pasta, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Macaroni and White Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Macaroni and White Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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