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preheat oven to 350F
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boil macaroni 80% to completion
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let macaroni cool.
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drain & pour in glass dish
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sprinkle a small handful of mozzarella on the noodles.
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mix & set aside.
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In medium sauce pan mix: cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, milk, ranch dressing over very low heat.
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as sauce heats up but not yet boiling (2-3 mins), slowly add mild cheddar cheese cubes 2-3 at a time.
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continue adding cheese cubes to sauce until all cubes are melted into sauce.
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should be smooth with no lumps.
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DO NOT BOIL.
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Stay at low heat to keep from burning cheese sauce
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Add mushroom slices to sauce & stir for 2-3 more mins.
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Remove from heat.
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Add sauce to elbow macaroni in pan, making sure to not over fill to top.
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mix sauce with elbow mac, then add bacon spreading evenly over top (save 1 cup of bacon for topping).
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Mix bacon with sauce & elbow mac.
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Add a handful of cheese (approx 1 cup) over the top.
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Place in oven at 350 for about 25 mins.
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After allotted time, sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese & 1 cup bacon over top & place in broiler (or turn broiler on) & broil for no longer than 2-3 mins...just long enough to get a golden brown slightly crispy top to make it complete...
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Remove from oven/broiler & let sit for 10-15 mins.
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(optional) add a little sour cream on top or make it a late night munchie favorite by adding fries too!
